Petite Mustique
Island Small private islet in the Grenadines
Petite Mustique sits among the Grenadines and appeals to sailors and day visitors for secluded beaches, clear water and quiet anchoring spots.
Petite Mustique is a small islet near Mustique in the Grenadines parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is part of the cluster of privately owned and sparsely inhabited islands in the Grenadines.
The islet features coastal beaches and marine habitat used for short boat trips, swimming and snorkeling from nearby islands. There are few if any permanent public facilities on the islet itself.
It has remained a minor feature within the Grenadines without major independent development beyond occasional private use. Local boat operators and residents of neighbouring islands make use of its shoreline and surrounding waters.
Petite Mustique lies off the coast of Mustique within the Grenadines archipelago and is reached by private watercraft from nearby islands.
- Access: Typically accessed by private boat transfers from Mustique, Canouan or mainland Saint Vincent; infrastructure is minimal.
How to Get to Petite Mustique #
Reaches are by private boat from Mustique or nearby Grenadine islands. Coordinate via local charter operators or the Mustique harbour for a short transfer.
Tips for Visiting Petite Mustique #
- If coming from Mustique, ask for permission if a private jetty or mooring is used - parts of the area are private.
- The channel between Mustique and Petite Mustique can have strong currents; use an experienced skipper.
- Photographers should time visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the harsh midday sun on the pale sands.
Best Time to Visit Petite Mustique #
Petite Mustique is best reached during the winter dry season when charter boats operate regularly between the Grenadines.
Weather & Climate near Petite Mustique #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2047 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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June
June is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (227 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (228 mm).
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September
September is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (230 mm).
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October
October is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (276 mm).
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November
November is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (246 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).
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