Pitons
Saint Lucia UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Pitons are a mountain and volcanic plug in Saint Lucia, and part of the Qualibou area. As a World Heritage Site, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Saint Lucia.
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The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 27 °C to 29 °C. Rain varies by month, with drier conditions occurring from February to April, where monthly rain totals range from 62 mm to 82 mm over about 4 to 6 days. The rain increases between June and November, reaching up to 202 mm in October.
The nearest airport is Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort, located 15 km away, and the site is 24 km from the capital, Castries.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 202 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 65 | 62 | 82 | 106 | 152 | 181 | 180 | 181 | 202 | 195 | 105 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
