SAINT BARTHELEMY

Saint Barthelemy Time

Language → French
Population (around) → 9,927
Currency → Euro (EUR) €

SAINT BARTHÉLEMY WEATHER

General weather Overview

A tropical climate prevails in Saint Barthelemy, as it does in all equatorial regions. Similar to other islands, seasonal differences are almost non-existent. The change in daylight hours is minimal, as are the temperature fluctuations between summer and winter. Saint Barthelemy’s climate is hot, humid, windy, and partly overcast. Rainstorms are generally intense but brief, thus the sun shines through for most of the year and precipitation is scarce.

Cities

Gustavia – Saint Jean – Lorient

Fun facts

  • Tourism took off in St Barths when Rémy de Haenen, an eccentric Dutch aviator, landed his plane at what is now the airport. He later became the island's first hotelier and mayor
  • The biodiversity of St. Barth and the surrounding islands includes 183 different species of fish, 54 species of coral, and 60 species of sea sponges
  • Despite the limited rain on St. Barths, there is still plenty of greenery. The west coast is drier with shrubs and cacti; the east coast is greener with tropical vegetation like species of flowers dotting the landscape

Some popular local foods

Accras, Seafood, spring roll of shrimp and bacon, fresh grilled lobster, mahi-mahi

Some native animals:

Sea Turtles, Tortoises, Dolphins, Whales, Exotic fish, Iguanas, Goats,Exotic birds

Couple of reasons to visit

  • Retail Therapy! With over 200 boutiques to choose from, it's easy to see why St Barts is a popular destination among stylists. The two main shopping streets are Gustavia and St Jean, but head to the Quai de la République in Gustavia to shop for quality designer clothes from Swiss, French, and Italian brands such as Hermès, Chopard, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Bulgari and more
  • Colombier Beach offers one of the most incredible coastal experiences in the Caribbean. Secluded and away from the tourist crowds, this is the perfect beach to unwind in St Barthelemy
  • In addition to water sports like surfing, diving, snorkeling, and sailing, there are dozens of sporting activities, including yoga summer camps, tennis competitions, and the popular Caribbean Soccer
  • Experience the island by the sea! Yachting is popular on this island. If you don't already have your own, you can rent a yacht or jet ski to take in the views of rolling green hills and sparkling bays
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