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Destination Guides - North America / Grenada
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Some petty and serious crime does exist so safeguard your valuables and do not take risks with your personal safety. Adopt the same level of security awareness that you would in the UK. Photocopy your passport. Do not walk alone after dark. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A and carry proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever if travelling from an infected country. Ensure your travel insurance covers evacuation by air ambulance. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
29 |
30 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
33 |
32 |
30 |
29 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
13 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
15 |
23 |
23 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
23 |
20 |
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| Grenada is the most southerly of the Eastern Caribbean islands and has a tropical climate with warm temperatures, high humidity and rain all year. January to April is the driest. Hurricanes are experienced between June to November. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for St. George's, Grenada
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 67%, Sunrise: 05:56AST, Sunset: 18:13AST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 05:56AST, Sunset: 18:12AST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 73%, Sunrise: 05:56AST, Sunset: 18:11AST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| There is a real mix of cultures on Grenada which reflects the colonial and slave trade past. Homosexuality is not widely accepted. Do not wear camouflage clothing. Possession of drugs is illegal. Keep beachwear to the beach and poolside only. |
| Getting Around |
| Roads are of variable quality. 4x4 hire vehicles are often used. Drive with caution. Yachts are a popular way to get around and between islands. Taxi fares should be agreed before the journey commences. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, National Day on 7 February, Labour Day on 1 May, Whit Monday on 12 May, Corpus Christi on 22 May, Emancipation on 6 August and Thanksgiving on 25 October. Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Assumption on 15 August and Christmas Day on 25 December. Also look out for the Carnival in August on Grenada or February on Carriacou. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays of up to 3 months. |
| British Embassy Details |
| The Honorary British Consul is at: 'Hard Landings', Pointe Salines, PO Box 38, St George's, Grenada. Tel: (00)(1)(473)440 8844. For other non-routine matters contact: British High Commission, Lower Collymore Rock, PO Box 676, St Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados. Tel: (1)(246)430 7800 |
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