When To Go · Destination Guide
Small-island reef diving, easy cay snorkels, and a culture-rich base on Grenada's quiet Grenadine outpost
When to go
Carriacou is warm all year, with the driest and most straightforward travel pattern usually from January into spring.
Best overall window
Drier stretch, air often around 27°C to 30°C, and simpler travel logistics.
Outside that window
Wetter season and Atlantic storm risk, even though many days still look bright and warm around 28°C.
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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| Scope | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Overall | Overall - Jan: Best | Overall - Feb: Best | Overall - Mar: Best | Overall - Apr: Best | Overall - May: Good | Overall - Jun: Tradeoffs | Overall - Jul: Tradeoffs | Overall - Aug: Tradeoffs | Overall - Sep: Tradeoffs | Overall - Oct: Tradeoffs | Overall - Nov: Tradeoffs | Overall - Dec: Good |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Sea turtle nesting patrols
Best for Topside, Snorkel
Apr to Aug
The Kido Foundation runs sea turtle nesting monitoring on Petit Carenage beach from April 1 to August 31, giving conservationminded visitors a meaningful evening addon.
Maroon & Stringband Music Festival
Best for Topside
Apr
April brings one of Carriacou's most distinctive cultural events, with music and traditions that deepen the island beyond its beach image.
Carriacou Regatta Festival
Best for Topside
Aug
Regatta season turns the island's boatbuilding heritage into the main event and is one of the best windows for travelers who want energy as well as sea time.
Parang season
Best for Topside
Dec
December adds a musical lift to the island, with Parang festivities making an earlywinter trip feel more local and celebratory.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.