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Best Time to Visit Grenada (Spice Island)

Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Grenada sits south of the main Atlantic hurricane belt, so direct hits are rare, but the island isn't immune—Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004, so late-season trip insurance is still worth considering. Known as the 'Spice Island' for its nutmeg and cocoa production, Grenada rewards travelers who venture inland to plantations and waterfalls, not just its beaches.
Best months
Jan–Apr, Dec
Flights from the US
🟡 One connection
Great for
couples · adult group · female solo traveler · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilDecember MayJuneJulyNovember AugustSeptemberOctober

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Grenada (Spice Island) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 73–84°F 8h Moderate (95mm) Peak The dry season settles in over the Spice Island with warm, breezy days—Grenada sits just south of the main hurricane belt.
February 73–84°F 8h Moderate (60mm) Peak Consistently dry and sunny, with Grand Anse Beach at its calmest and clearest.
March 73–85°F 8h Moderate (55mm) Peak Warm, dry-season conditions make this a top month for diving the Underwater Sculpture Park.
April 74–86°F 8h Moderate (65mm) Peak Grenada's dry season winds down with reliably clear skies and comfortable humidity.
May 75–87°F 7h Moderate (100mm) Shoulder The rainy season begins gently—short afternoon showers between long sunny stretches.
June 75–87°F 6h High (160mm) Shoulder Lush and green as the wet season builds, with Spicemas Carnival preparations underway.
July 75–87°F 6h High (175mm) Shoulder Hot, humid, and increasingly rainy with regular tropical downpours.
August 75–87°F 6h High (200mm) Off-Peak Spicemas Carnival takes over St. George's with soca, steel pan and vibrant J'ouvert parades.
September 75–87°F 6h High (210mm) Off-Peak The wettest, quietest month—Grenada's southern position keeps direct hurricane hits rare, but tropical systems still bring heavy rain.
October 75–86°F 6h Very High (220mm) Off-Peak Still deep in the rainy season with the year's heaviest rainfall, though showers stay mostly short and localized.
November 75–85°F 6h Very High (220mm) Shoulder Rain remains heavy but begins tapering late in the month as the dry season approaches.
December 74–84°F 7h High (150mm) Peak Dry season returns with sunshine, gentle trade winds and the island's spice harvest in full swing.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Grenada (Spice Island), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryPeak73–84°F
  • Dive the Underwater Sculpture Park at Moliniere Bay
  • Relax on Grand Anse Beach
  • Hike to the Seven Sisters Waterfalls
  • Tour a working nutmeg and spice plantation
  • Snorkel the reefs off Carriacou
FebruaryPeak73–84°F
  • Explore St. George's colorful harbor town
  • Dive the wreck of the Bianca C
  • Beach day at Grand Anse
  • Hike through Grand Etang National Park
  • Snorkel the calm bays off Carriacou
MarchPeak73–85°F
  • Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park
  • Hike to Concord Falls
  • Relax on Morne Rouge Beach
  • Tour the House of Chocolate in St. George's
  • Dive the reefs off Carriacou
AprilPeak74–86°F
  • Beach day at Grand Anse before the rains build
  • Hike Grand Etang National Park's crater lake trail
  • Tour a spice plantation for a nutmeg tasting
  • Dive the Bianca C wreck
  • Snorkel Moliniere Bay's sculpture park
MayShoulder75–87°F
  • Hike to the Seven Sisters Waterfalls
  • Snorkel Grand Anse Beach's calm shallows
  • Tour St. George's Market Square
  • Dive Grenada's reefs before peak rains
  • Relax on Morne Rouge Beach
JuneShoulder75–87°F
  • Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park between showers
  • Hike Concord Falls' three-tiered cascade
  • Tour a working spice plantation
  • Explore St. George's Fort George
  • Beach day at Grand Anse
JulyShoulder75–87°F
  • Catch early Spicemas Carnival warm-up events
  • Hike to the Seven Sisters Waterfalls
  • Snorkel Moliniere Bay's sculpture park
  • Tour the House of Chocolate
  • Relax on Grand Anse Beach between showers
AugustOff-Peak75–87°F
  • Join Spicemas Carnival's J'ouvert and parade of bands
  • Watch steel pan and soca competitions in St. George's
  • Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park
  • Hike Grand Etang National Park
  • Tour a nutmeg plantation
SeptemberOff-Peak75–87°F
  • Take advantage of the year's lowest hotel rates
  • Hike to Concord Falls with fewer crowds
  • Snorkel a quiet Grand Anse Beach
  • Tour St. George's museums indoors
  • Track the tropics before booking activities
OctoberOff-Peak75–86°F
  • Watch for weather windows to visit Grand Anse Beach
  • Explore St. George's markets between showers
  • Dive the Bianca C wreck on a quiet day
  • Book steeply discounted off-season rates
  • Tour the House of Chocolate
NovemberShoulder75–85°F
  • Catch improving weather for the Seven Sisters Waterfalls
  • Snorkel Moliniere Bay's sculpture park as rain eases
  • Tour a spice plantation
  • Beach day at Morne Rouge
  • Hike Grand Etang National Park
DecemberPeak74–84°F
  • Kick off dry season with a swim at Grand Anse Beach
  • Tour a nutmeg and spice plantation at harvest time
  • Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park
  • Hike to Concord Falls
  • Explore St. George's holiday market

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