Saint Lucia (Castries) weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: December – July
What is the weather like in Saint Lucia (Castries) in January?
In January, Saint Lucia (Castries) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Lucia (Castries).
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 84 | 85 | 91 |
| Day | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Sun | 8 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 13 | 13 | 10 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:31 – 17:54
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/St_Lucia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Saint Lucia (Castries) in January: quick answers
Is Saint Lucia (Castries) hot in January?
Yes. In January, Saint Lucia (Castries) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Saint Lucia (Castries) in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Saint Lucia (Castries) in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 34 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences