The climate in Castries is tropical, featuring hot and humid
weather year-round, which is sometimes cooled slightly by trade
winds. June to November sees the highest rainfall in Castries. The
best months to travel there are from December to May, when
temperatures average around 27°C (80°F).
Hewanorra International Airport
Location: The airport is located 34 miles (56km) from Castries, on
the southeastern tip of the island.
Time: GMT -4.
Getting to the city:
The airport is situated on the main highway running north to
south on the island, and is served by all taxi companies on the
island. The trip to Castries takes about an hour. Local buses are
also available but services are infrequent.
Car Rental:
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis,
Hertz and Alto.
Fascilities:
The airport has a few shops and bars, an ATM and currency
exchange services. There are good facilities for disabled
passengers.
Parking
The airport has parking spaces for up to 250 cars.