The climate of Bequia
Bequia, a small island in the country of
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, falls under the Af classification of the Köppen climate system. It is marked by a tropical rainforest climate. Geographically, it is located in the Caribbean, subject to a year-round warm and humid environment.
Throughout the year, Bequia's weather remains stable, with slight fluctuations in a few parameters. The island's high temperatures range from 26.3°C (79.3°F) to 28.7°C (83.7°F), while lows fluctuate between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 27.9°C (82.2°F). Such figures speak to the constant warmth maintained throughout the year.
Relative humidity in Bequia stays between 75% to 78%, marking a consistently moist atmosphere. This scenario contributes to a significant amount of rainfall that tends to vary throughout the year, although most prominently from
June to
November. During this period, rainfall recorded ranges from 23mm (0.91") to 40mm (1.57"), while the drier months (
February and
March) experience rainfall measurements from 12mm (0.47") to 16mm (0.63"). Meanwhile, daylight varies from 11.4 hours to 12.9 hours across the year, with consistent visibility at 10km (6.2mi), indicating a generally clear atmosphere.
Unique weather patterns are also notable in Bequia. Months of maximum rainfall coincide with the highest recorded temperatures, particularly from
August to November. Consistent with this pattern, the months with the least rainfall (February and March) experience slightly cooler temperatures. Bequia’s wind movements, on the other hand, exhibit apparent fluctuations from 19.7km/h (12.2mph) to 28.4km/h (17.6mph), with gusts reaching up to 40.4km/h (25.1mph), especially during February.
The best time to visit Bequia
With consideration to
Bequia’s climate characteristics, a lot of visitors find the period from
February to
April favorable for a visit. During these months, they enjoy slightly cooler temperatures, ranging between 26.3°C (79.3°F) to 27.1°C (80.8°F). The rainfall is also at its minimum, with precipitation volumes between 12mm (0.47") and 17mm (0.67"), spread over an average of 8.7 to 12.4 days. Sunshine hours are relatively high with 8.7 hours to 10.1 hours, and the UV index is constant at 7, denoting moderate exposure levels.
The worst time to visit Bequia
Although
Bequia maintains a warm and humid environment year-round, some visitors might find the period from
August through
November less appealing. Within these months, the island experiences its highest levels of rainfall, fluctuating from 33mm (1.3") to 40mm (1.57"). Concomitant with this high precipitation is the high humidity level that peaks at 78%. Such weather conditions, coupled with high temperatures ranging from 28.4°C (83.1°F) to 28.7°C (83.7°F), may be deemed unfavorable by some.
Spring weather in Bequia
In
Bequia, the spring season, running from
March to
May, greets locals and visitors with warm temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daily high temperatures range from 26.5°C (79.7°F) to 27.8°C (82°F) while lows vary between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F). Rainfall levels move from 14mm (0.55") to 18mm (0.71"), distributed over 10.6 to 14.4 days with relative humidity levels oscillating between 76% and 78%.
Summer weather in Bequia
Summer in
Bequia, extending from
June through
August, brings consistently high temperatures. During this season, the highs range from 28.1°C (82.6°F) to 28.4°C (83.1°F), and the lows move slightly between 27°C (80.6°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F). Rainfall during these three months escalates, particularly in August when it reaches a peak of 33mm (1.3"). High humidity levels between 78% and 77% accompany this spike in precipitation.
Autumn weather in Bequia
Autumn, which takes place from
September to
November in
Bequia, sees the yearly maximum rainfall level. Precipitation reaches up to 40mm (1.57") in November, spreading across 14.9 to 15.5 days. The temperatures, both high and low, decrease slightly with highs staying between 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 27.9°C (82.2°F), and lows ranging from 27.9°C (82.2°F) to 27.2°C (81°F).
Winter weather in Bequia
Winter, observed from
December through
February, is the driest period in
Bequia. Rainfall plunges to as low as 12mm (0.47") in February. The season sees lower temperatures as well, with highs varying from 26.4°C (79.5°F) to 27.4°C (81.3°F), while low temps range from 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F). The wind speed also drops to 28km/h (17.4mph) in December but picks up slightly to 28.4km/h (17.6mph) in February.
Weather in January
January in
Bequia,
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, sees a stable weather pattern with fairly constant temperatures. More often than not, the skies are partly cloudy, hinting at the rainfall that this month witnesses. A notable climatological parameter for January is wind, with average wind speeds of 28km/h (17.4mph), gusting to a maximum of 39.9km/h (24.8mph).
Weather in January » Weather in February
The transition from
January to
February brings marginal changes to
Bequia's climate. February continues the trend of moderate temperatures, fair amount of cloud cover, and a slight increase in average wind speeds to 28.4km/h (17.6mph).
Weather in February »Weather in March
Moving into
March, the weather in
Bequia starts to see some subtle changes. The reduction in wind speed becomes observable as the month progresses. There isn’t a significant shift in climatic conditions from
February to March, but the amount of rainfall does start to increase hinting the start of pre-rainy season.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
In
April,
Bequia witnesses an interesting contrast as the longer days from
March continue, but with an upsurge in rainfall. While the average temperate remains nearly stable, a noticeable increase in rainfall to 17mm (0.67") per month ensues.
Weather in April »Weather in May
As
Bequia transitions into
May, the first signs of the rainy season become more obvious. Gradual increment in average temperatures combined with frequent rain showers become a common scenario. The climb in rainfall from 17mm (0.67") in
April to 18mm (0.71") in May marks this transition.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June brings a subtle yet notable shift in the weather of
Bequia. The average temperatures continue to rise slightly while (relative) humidity also experiences a similar trend. June sees the highest rainfall throughout the year with 23mm (0.91"), indicating the peak of the rainy season.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
The weather transitions smoothly into
July with a slight drop in rainfall from the previous month. However, it still continues to be one of the rainiest periods of the year with 30mm (1.18") recorded rainfalls. The weather during this time usually includes breeze from average wind speed of 26km/h (16.2mph), complementing the slightly elevated temperatures and rainfall.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August demonstrates the diversity of
Bequia's climate once again with its unique blend of weather conditions. Transition from
July to August sees rainfall peaking at 33mm (1.3"). The dominant weather pattern switches between rainy days and windy days, with wind speeds averaging at 22.5km/h (14mph).
Weather in August » Weather in September
September marks the transition towards the end of the rainy season in
Bequia. This change in weather is marked by a small drop in rainfall to 26mm (1.02"), from the peak seen in
August. The wind speeds also lower to 19.7km/h (12.2mph), as the weather starts shifting towards the end-year pattern.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October heralds a conducive transition towards clearer skies after the wet months. The rainfall does see a noticeable hike up to 37mm (1.46"). However, the humidity remains constant while the wind speed metric starts to rise again.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November brings about cooler temperature after the rainy season, marking the start of the tourist season. Rainfall reaches its utmost with 40mm (1.57"), making it the month with the highest rainfall of the year. As the rainfall starts to drop towards the end of the month, the daylight hours continue to dwindle.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December in
Bequia marks the end of the tourist and rainy season. The weather begins to stabilize, becoming increasingly predictable. A considerable drop in rainfall to 23mm (0.91") signifies the arrival of the drier months ahead.
Weather in December »