Castries weather in June
In June, Castries sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 65 mm of rain across 15.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in June, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of June to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Castries's 11th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Castries's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- 15.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:40 AM – 6:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Castries is capital of Saint Lucia.
- Density
- 253/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1650
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical June day in Castries reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs on par with May and on par with July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
How June really feels in Castries
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Castries weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 31 | 11.8 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 21 | 8.8 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 26 | 9.8 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 36 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 47 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 65 | 15.1 | 12.8 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 83 | 20.3 | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 99 | 20.7 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 104 | 19.4 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 119 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 102 | 18.9 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 42 | 13 | 11.2 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Castries gets around 65 mm of rain over 15.1 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 53 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 54 |
| 27 | 54 |
| 28 | 55 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 56 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the oppressive band about 91% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 2 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 3 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 4 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 5 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 6 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 7 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 8 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 9 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 10 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 11 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 12 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 13 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 14 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 15 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 19 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 20 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 21 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 22 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 23 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 24 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 25 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 26 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 27 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 28 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 29 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 30 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
Wind in June
Winds average 22 km/h in June, the windiest month of the year.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 23 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 22 | breezy |
| 11 | 22 | breezy |
| 12 | 22 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 23 | breezy |
| 17 | 23 | breezy |
| 18 | 23 | breezy |
| 19 | 23 | breezy |
| 20 | 23 | breezy |
| 21 | 23 | breezy |
| 22 | 23 | breezy |
| 23 | 23 | breezy |
| 24 | 23 | breezy |
| 25 | 23 | breezy |
| 26 | 23 | breezy |
| 27 | 23 | breezy |
| 28 | 23 | breezy |
| 29 | 23 | breezy |
| 30 | 23 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of June to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:43 AM, and sunset from 6:24 PM to 6:32 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:24 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:29 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:29 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:29 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:29 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:30 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:31 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:31 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 5:42 | 6:31 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 5:42 | 6:31 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 5:42 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:42 | 6:32 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:43 | 6:32 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.65 kWh/m² in April across the year — June's 6.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Castries
In June, Castries sits inside its atlantic hurricane, rainy season and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Castries sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Castries's rainy season runs June–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Castries sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in June.
Is June a good time to visit Castries?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Castries for sightseeing.
What to pack for Castries in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Castries sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Castries in June
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Castries in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Castries peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Castries in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Castries is worst in June — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Castries?
Castries sits at 14.0°N, 61.0°W, 119 m above sea level, in Saint Lucia. The nearest listed city is Gros Islet, 10 km away.
Topography around Castries
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Castries.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Castries has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 266 m around an average of 45 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 900 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,191 m.
The land around Castries is covered by trees (46%) and water (35%) within 3 km, water (55%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and water (89%) within 80 km.
Saint Lucia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 51% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,746
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 39
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 29.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Castries (13.9957°, -61.0061°, elevation 119 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).