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Destination Guides - North America / St Vincent & Grenadines
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Some petty crime does exist so safeguard your valuables and do not take risks with your personal safety. Photocopy your passport. Do not walk alone after dark. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Typhoid and carry proof of Yellow Fever if travelling from an infected country. Dengue Fever does occur so take preventative measures to eliminate the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
29 |
31 |
33 |
33 |
33 |
33 |
33 |
33 |
32 |
31 |
30 |
29 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
13 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
15 |
23 |
23 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
23 |
20 |
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| This group of islands comprises of St Vincents and 32 other volcanic islands collectively known as the Grenadines. The temperature fluctuates little, rainfall is heavy and humidity high all year. Hurricanes are likely during the period June to November. The best time to visit is between January to May. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
| Friday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 76%, Sunrise: 05:53AST, Sunset: 18:09AST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 21mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1010mb, Humidity: 76%, Sunrise: 05:53AST, Sunset: 18:08AST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 74%, Sunrise: 05:53AST, Sunset: 18:07AST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| 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 |
| Boats, ferries and flights operate between the islands. Internally, buses, taxis and hire cars are available. The rules of the road are often ignored. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, National Heroes Day on 14 March, Easter from 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Whit Monday on 24 May, Carnival on 14 & 15 July, Emancipation on 4 August and Christmas on 25 December. National Day is on 27 October. A number of dance and music festivals are held during the year including the Vincy Carnival in the summer and the dance festival month of September. |
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| Religion |
| Christian Denominations |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays of up to 3 months. |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is no British Embassy, the nearest is in Barbados. British High Commission, Lower Collymore Rock, PO Box 676, St Michael, Bridgetown. Tel: (1)(246)430 7800 |
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