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Castries

Decide whether to visit or live in Castries, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Castries?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The sources do not mention travel advisories or safety concerns for visitors to Castries.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Castries month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Castries are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and July the wettest (about 121 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.022.76310.8
February27.322.55311.1
March28.022.84911.6
April28.923.64211.8
May29.524.35611.6
June29.224.48911.3
July29.024.412111.4
August29.524.610811.3
September30.124.811211.2
October29.424.610210.7
November28.524.010510.6
December27.723.46310.7

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People and places shaping Castries

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past and future events in Castries

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1650

    In 1650, the fort auprès du Petit Cul-de-Sac et de la rivière du Carénage was founded by a group of 40 Frenchmen led by de Rousselan, when St.

  2. Documented history · 1769

    The capital was moved to the south side of the harbor in 1769 by Gov.

  3. Documented history · 1785

    In 1785, the village of Carénage was renamed Castries, after Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries, the French Minister of the Navy and Colonies.

  4. Documented history · 1835

    In 1835, the British built the western wharf in 1642 to facilitate the coal trade and the first steamship arrived in 1841, the RMS Solway.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Castries has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Martina Attille

    filmmaker and contemporary artist

  • Michelle Baptiste

    long jumper

  • Lionel Bostock

    cricketer and British Army officer

  • Chris Boucher

    professional basketball player

  • Ignatius Cadette

    cricketer

Historical figures

  • Fred Degazon

    Wikidata records Castries as this historical figure's place of birth. President of Dominica (1913-2008).

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Castries yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Radio Caraïbes International

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Castries. French radio station.

  • The Star

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Castries. St. Lucia newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Castries, in brief

Castries is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Castries took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Castries

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Castries

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Castries

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Castries

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Castries

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08 · Questions

Questions about Castries

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castries

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Castries located and what are its coordinates?

Castries is situated in Saint Lucia at geographic coordinates 13.9957, -61.0061 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Castries?

Castries has a recorded population of approximately 20,000 and observes the America/St_Lucia time zone (XCD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Castries?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Castries include en-LC, and the circulating currency is XCD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Castries?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Castries, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.