St. Barth

Climate

St. Barth experiences a warm climate year round combined with cooling tradewinds. Summer temperatures average between 79 and 89 degrees and winter temperatures average between 72 and 82 degrees. December through May is considered the dry season while June through November is considered the more humid season. Hurricanes can occur from anytime between June and November with the most likely time being in September and October.

Currency

The French Euro is the primary currency. The US Dollar, credit cards and traveler's checks are also widely accepted on the island.

Fast Facts

Capital: Gustavia
Time Difference: One hour ahead of EST during winter; EST in summer
Nationality: French
Entry requirements: Valid Passport
Electrical units: 220 volts
Water: We recommend drinking bottled water
Cars: All foreign licenses are valid; drive on right side of the road
Telephone: To call the US, dial 001 plus area code and number

Language

While the official language of St. Barth is French, English is widely spoken.

Telecommunications

Guests may connect to the Internet at St. Barth's Internet, which is located in Gustavia upstairs at Centre Alizes (next to Lou Lou's Marine). Contact them at 0590 29 89 89 with questions. All villas have phones. A barring service is in place on some villa phones for international calls. You may dial direct for local calls, which are complimentary and receive calls as well. Credit cards (Visa/MC/AMX) can be used for long distance dialing.