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Carriacou (Tyrrel Bay)

Small-island reef diving, easy cay snorkels, and a culture-rich base on Grenada's quiet Grenadine outpost

Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 27 sources

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When to go

Best time to visit Carriacou (Tyrrel Bay)

Carriacou is warm all year, with the driest and most straightforward travel pattern usually from January into spring.

Best overall window

January to April

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.

Choose your trip style

Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.

Month-by-month planner

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Wildlife goals and seasonal highlights

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    December adds a musical lift to the island, with Parang festivities making an earlywinter trip feel more local and celebratory.

Always true for this destination
  • April brings the Maroon & Stringband Music Festival, August brings Regatta, and December adds Parang season.
Seasonal cautions
  • May, Dec: Warm and workable, with good travel potential but a little more humidity or holiday demand.
  • Jun to Nov: Wetter season and Atlantic storm risk, even though many days still look bright and warm around 28°C.

Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.