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title: "Grenada"
description: "Grenada · airport GND"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/grenada"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇬🇩 Grenada

Grenada · airport GND

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). 100 USD = 270.25 XCD
- Phone code: +1-473
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/kjxqBd](https://airalo.pxf.io/kjxqBd)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Grenada](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Grenada)

## Brief
- Grenada is known for **oil down** (the national one-pot dish), nutmeg and mace, local cocoa and chocolate, fresh seafood, and rum-based drinks.
- A traffic delay is scheduled on **Halifax Street, St George’s, on 11 October 2026 from 09:00 to 16:00**. Allow extra time for airport, ferry and sightseeing transfers. ([nowgrenada.com](https://nowgrenada.com/2026/10/traffic-delay-halifax-st-georges))
- The general election is scheduled for **5 November 2026**. Political rallies and election-related activity may increase congestion around meeting venues and government offices.
- The **Grenada and Carriacou Open Water Swim** runs from **19 to 22 November 2026**, with races and activities at Grand Anse, Carriacou and other sites. ([nowgrenada.com](https://nowgrenada.com/2026/09/carriacou-open-water-swim-as-grenada-expands-sports-tourism-offering/))

## Safety and health
- **Dengue and Zika** are mosquito-borne risks in Grenada. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers arms and legs, and stay in rooms with screens or air conditioning. Zika is particularly important for pregnant travellers or those planning pregnancy. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/grenada))
- A **yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk**, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States, and CDC does not recommend the vaccine solely for travel to Grenada. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/grenada))
- Exercise increased caution for crime, especially at night and around isolated beaches or poorly lit areas. Secure valuables and avoid displaying cash or expensive electronics. ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/moving-to-grenada-2026/))

## Recent News
- Grenada’s Parliament was dissolved on **2 October 2026**, and a general election is scheduled for **5 November 2026**. Visitors should expect heightened political activity, rallies and possible local traffic disruption during the campaign period. ([nowgrenada.com](https://nowgrenada.com/2026/10/grenadas-q3-2026-outlook-relief-recovery-and-the-road-ahead/) | [thenewtodaygrenada.com](https://www.thenewtodaygrenada.com/local-news/ndc-is-ready/))
- A tragic incident at **Grand Anse Beach during the 2026 Carnival weekend resulted in two deaths**. Police and maritime investigations remain ongoing; travellers should follow local instructions and use caution around crowded waterfront events and recreational boating. ([nowgrenada.com](https://nowgrenada.com/2026/09/grand-anse-beach-incident-clarification-regarding-ongoing-investigations/))
- Grenada is planning changes to public transport, including a possible bus-fare increase, terminal upgrades and congestion measures. Near-term traffic management is expected in busy areas such as St George’s, Grand Anse and Lagoon Road, while larger terminal works are planned for later years. ([nowgrenada.com](https://nowgrenada.com/2026/10/grenadas-transport-system-set-for-changes/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Grenada is January to May, when conditions are warm and comparatively dry for beaches, sailing, swimming and inland walks. December is also relatively dry but busier around Christmas, while June to November is hurricane season, with the greatest risk and lowest ratings from July to November.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Great | 26 | 35 | 8 |
| February | Great | 27 | 24 | 9 |
| March | Great | 26 | 28 | 9 |
| April | Great | 28 | 21 | 10 |
| May | Great | 27 | 29 | 11 |
| June | OK | 28 | 60 | 10 |
| July | Avoid | 28 | 74 | 11 |
| August | Avoid | 28 | 82 | 11 |
| September | Avoid | 28 | 68 | 11 |
| October | Avoid | 28 | 100 | 9 |
| November | Avoid | 28 | 89 | 6 |
| December | OK | 27 | 51 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (Great):** January is warm and relatively dry, around 24-28°C, with brief showers possible. Beaches, sailing, hiking and sightseeing are practical.
- **February (Great):** February is warm and dry, around 24-27°C, with frequent sunshine and occasional brief showers. Sea trips, beaches and inland walks suit the conditions.
- **March (Great):** March is warm and dry, around 24-28°C, with trade winds moderating the humid climate. Swimming, sailing, beaches and island walks are practical.
- **April (Great):** April is warm and dry, around 24-28°C, with occasional short showers. The climate suits beach time, boat trips and rainforest excursions.
- **May (Great):** May is warm and comparatively dry, around 24-28°C, with brief tropical showers. Beaches, swimming and rainforest walks are practical.
- **June (OK):** June is warm and humid, around 24-29°C, with rain arriving in short bursts. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **July (Avoid):** July is warm and humid, around 24-29°C, with frequent showers. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; turtle hatching occurs around late June and early July.
- **August (Avoid):** August is hot and humid, around 24-30°C, with frequent rain and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; Spicemas runs from late July into early August.
- **September (Avoid):** September is hot and humid, around 24-30°C, with heavy rain and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **October (Avoid):** October is hot and humid, around 24-30°C, with heavy rain and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **November (Avoid):** November is warm and humid, around 24-29°C, with frequent rain. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **December (OK):** December is warm, around 24-28°C, with relatively dry conditions and brief showers. Beaches and sightseeing are practical, while Christmas brings a busy period.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 31 | 28 | 55% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 31 | 27 | 68% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 31 | 27 | 64% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 31 | 26 | 83% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 31 | 26 | 84% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 31 | 26 | 75% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 30 | 26 | 81% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Full-Day Tour: Concord Waterfall, Chocolate Factory, Rum Distillery, Grand Etang](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Full-Day-Tour-Concord-Waterfall-Chocolate-Factory-Rum-Distillery-Grand-Etang/d967-53705P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 115 USD
- [4-hour snorkel cruise to Underwater Sculptures with boat dogs](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Double-Dip-Snorkel-Trip/d967-153766P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 89 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Half-Day Concord Waterfall and Chocolate Factory Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Half-Day-Tour-Concord-Waterfall-and-Chocolate-Factory/d967-53705P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 80 USD · 5.5–5.5 HOUR
- [Sunset & Champagne Cruise on a Classic Schooner with boat dogs](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Divine-Sunset-Cruise/d967-153766P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 85 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR
- [Half Day Grenada Sunshine Highlights Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Grenada-Sunshine-Highlights-Tour-Half-Day-Tour/d967-63430P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 89 USD · 4.5–4.5 HOUR
- [Half-Day Grenada River Tubing -Grand Etang & Annandale Falls](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/River-Tubing-Annandale-Falls-Grand-Etang-Lake/d967-193636P12?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 110 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Explorer's Choice: Grenada Private Half Day Island Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Explorers-choice-Half-day-Grenada-Island-tour/d967-411518P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 130 USD
- [Seven Sisters Falls Hike / Annandale Falls / Grand Etang National Park & Lake](https://www.viator.com/tours/St-Georges/Seven-Sisters-Falls-Hike-Annandale-Falls-Grand-Etang-National-Park-and-Lake/d50254-193636P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 130 USD · 3.3–3.3 HOUR
- [FUNtastic River Tubing](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/FUNtastic-River-Tubing/d967-207826P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 51.29 USD · 1.2–1.2 HOUR
- [Seven Sisters Waterfalls Hike](https://www.viator.com/tours/Grenada/Seven-Sisters-Waterfalls-Hike/d967-53705P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 66.67 USD · 5–5 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/grenada#activities

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