


St Vincent is about 18 miles long and 11 miles wide with an area of 133 square miles, while the Grenadines, comprising 32 islands and cays, contribute another 17 square miles. The islands, which are surrounded by coral reefs and clear water, are home to coconut groves, banana plantations, and arrowroot fields. There are many beaches of both golden and black volcanic sand abound.
St Vincent and The Grenadines enjoy tropical weather with average year-round temperatures ranging from the low 70°Fs to the high 80s, with the overall average around 86°F. Constant trade winds keep the climate pleasant without the need for air-conditioning. Winter nights can actually get a bit cool. The Dry Season is from November to May and the Wet Season runs throughout summer and beyond. A great benefit of St Vincent's deep southern Caribbean location is that it is out of the traditional tropical storm belt, so the threat of a hurricane is minimal.