When To Go · Destination Guide
Boutique Grenadines diving with reef-and-wreck variety, easy beach snorkeling, and old-school sailing soul
Updated Mar 26, 2026 • 18 sources
When to go
Bequia is warm yearround, with daytime temperatures usually sitting around 27°C to 30°C.
Best overall window
Drier weather, warm water near 27°C, and easier planning for ferries, flights, and beach time.
Outside that window
Warmer, wetter pattern inside Atlantic hurricane season. Build slack into interisland and boatheavy itineraries.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
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These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Hawksbill turtle encounters
Best for Snorkel, Scuba
Year-round
Hawksbill turtles are among the signature species around Bequia and nearby Tobago Cays, so yearround sightings are realistic for both divers and snorkelers.
Bequia Music Festival
Best for Topside, Snorkel, Freedive, Scuba
Jan to Feb
The island's main music event brings latenight energy, fuller ferries and flights, and a stronger restaurant and bar scene around Port Elizabeth.
Bequia Easter Regatta
Best for Topside, Snorkel, Freedive, Scuba
Mar to Apr
A showcase of yacht racing, doubleender tradition, and waterfront atmosphere that turns Admiralty Bay into the island's loudest and liveliest social stage.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.