The climate of Friendship
The town of
Friendship in
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines exhibits a tropical climate throughout the year according to the Köppen climate classification. Situated near the equator, this area enjoys consistent weather with high temperatures, combined with significant rainfall and humidity.
The average maximum temperature predominantly lies between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F), while the minimum temperature range spans from 25.7°C (78.3°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). It implies that temperature does not fluctuate to a large degree, maintaining a mostly warm and humid atmosphere. On the other hand, relative humidity remains at high levels, oscillating between 75% and 78%, contributing to the moist tropical climate.
Rainfall appears in all months, reaching its peak from
June to
November where it ranges from 53mm (2.09") to 94mm (3.7"). Correspondingly, the number of rainfall days follows the same pattern, rising to reach its zenith between June and
September where it varies from 20 to 24.3 days. The wind conditions can range from moderate to fairly strong, with wind speeds varying from 20.6km/h (12.8mph) to 29.3km/h (18.2mph). This town also enjoys a substantial amount of daylight, varying from 11.4h to 12.9h per day, with the highest duration in the summer months.
The best time to visit Friendship
The tropical beauty of
Friendship can be most comfortably explored between
December and
March. During these months, the area experiences slightly lower rainfall, between 26mm (1.02") and 32mm (1.26"), which is the minimum throughout the year. Along with this, days are longer with the sunlight spanning from 11.5h to 12.4h per day, rendering more hours for outdoor activities. Furthermore, the average maximum temperature remains pleasant, ranging from 26.9°C (80.4°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F).
The worst time to visit Friendship
The period from
June to
November might be considered less favourable for visiting
Friendship due to higher rainfall. During this time, the precipitation volume escalates and can vary from 53mm (2.09") to 94mm (3.7"). This period also sees the majority of the rainy days, ranging from 20 to 24.3 days per month. This means a higher likelihood of interruptions in outdoor activities and sightseeing plans because of the rainy weather.
Spring weather in Friendship
Spring in
Friendship comes in with marginally increased temperatures between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 28°C (82.4°F) as per the monthly averages from
March to
May. Notably, rainfall slightly increases during this time, varying from 26mm (1.02") to 29mm (1.14"), coinciding with an increase in rainy days from 16.5 to 19.1 days. The daylight hours witness a small growth and range from 12.1h to 12.7h per day.
Summer weather in Friendship
Summer months in
Friendship, from
June to
August, are characterized by hot and humid weather with temperatures hovering between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F). These months bring in the highest rainfall volumes, fluctuating from 53mm (2.09") to 94mm (3.7"), accompanied by the highest number of rainy days ranging from 20 to 24.3 days. Despite the rainfall, the season enjoys extended daylight hours, spanning from 12.8h to 12.9h per day.
Autumn weather in Friendship
Autumn in
Friendship sees a slight decrease in temperature, varying from 28.2°C (82.8°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F). Rainfall stays uniformly high, ranging from 64mm (2.52") to 86mm (3.39") while the duration of daylight reduces marginally to oscillate between 11.8h and 12.2h per day. The wind speed during these months shows a slight decrease, ranging from 20.6km/h (12.8mph) to 24.5km/h (15.2mph).
Winter weather in Friendship
Winter in
Friendship is distinguished by a further drop in temperature, spanning from 26.9°C (80.4°F) to 28.7°C (83.7°F). Rainfall retreats during this period and stays between 26mm (1.02") and 39mm (1.54") with the number of rainy days also tapering down to range between 18.7 and 19.5 days. The daylight hours during this season vary slightly from 11.4h to 11.7h per day.
Weather in January
Weather in February
February experiences a subtle shift in the weather, as the average temperature rises slightly from that in
January. The city of
Friendship enjoys relatively consistent weather with ample sunlight for approximately 8.6 hours per day, a significant improvement over the previous month.
Weather in February » Weather in March
The weather in
March remains pretty steady with no sudden spikes or drops in temperature from the previous month. The daylight hours increase to about 12 hours a day, allowing for more time to explore
Friendship. Meanwhile, the pattern of rainfall runs consistent with 26mm (1.02") falling over an average of 16.5 days.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April's weather is moderately warmer and more favourable for outdoor activities than in
March. It is also the month with an uptick in the amount of rainfall to 32mm (1.26"), making the landscape lush and green. The city basks in approximately 12.4 hours of daylight daily, which is more than what March has to offer.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May greets
Friendship with a consistent rise in temperature and humidity, setting the stage for the summer season. While the temperature rises, the cloud formation remains moderately high, thereby slightly reducing the sunshine hours to 9.8.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June in
Friendship continues the trend of rising temperatures, setting the tone for a warm summer. The cloud coverage increases to 45%, providing necessary shielding from the consistent UV index of 7. More noticeable is the substantial upswing in rainfall to 53mm (2.09"), which is the highest till this point in the year.
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Weather in July
July in
Friendship sees the peak of summer with temperatures hovering around the highest for the year. The month registers an impressive 74mm (2.91") of rainfall, the highest until now, spread over 24.1 days. At the same time, the intensity of sunlight remains constant, allowing for approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine each day.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August brings in a slight decline in temperature from
July, yet it remains relatively high. Significantly, the total rainfall registers a new high for the year at 94mm (3.7"), spread over 24.3 days. Despite these rain-heavy days, the monthly average of daylight and sunshine hours remains high, making August an excellent time for daytime activities.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Friendship brings a slight decrease in temperature, marking a transition into the cooler months ahead. The month receives a bountiful 81mm (3.19") of rainfall, a reduction from
August, but still relatively high for the year.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October welcomes a pleasant weather change with slightly cooler temperatures from
September. This month experiences a substantial decrease in rainfall to 86mm (3.39"), marking the gradual transition into the drier season. The skies brighten up, offering longer sunshine hours of 8.4 each day, higher than the following month.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November ushers in noticeable colder temperatures than in
October. The rainfall decreases further to 64mm (2.52"), ushering
Friendship towards the end of the rainy season. The amount of sunshine begins to slide from October's higher levels but continues to provide more luminance compared to the coming month of
December.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December in
Friendship brings the year to a close with the coolest weather of the year while maintaining a generally humid atmosphere. Rainfall dwindles down further to 39mm (1.54") over 19.5 days, signifying the onset of the dry season.
Weather in December » [Resources]