Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located on the northern outskirts of Kingstown. Established in 1765, it is the most looked-up sight in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Planning a visit
The gardens are open daily from 7AM to 6PM, though closing time may shift to 5:30PM during winter. Entry costs EC$13.5 for foreigners and EC$5 for locals. To reach the site, travelers can fly into Argyle International Airport, which is 9 kilometers away. The gardens are located just 1 kilometer from the center of Kingstown.
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 24 °C and 26 °C. Rainfall varies significantly, with the driest conditions occurring from February through April, when monthly rainfall ranges from 70 mm to 96 mm over 3 to 5 days. Visitors should expect higher rainfall from June through November, with monthly precipitation often exceeding 200 mm and rainy days occurring frequently.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 252 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 112 | 77 | 70 | 96 | 114 | 196 | 225 | 214 | 212 | 252 | 237 | 133 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
