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 at a Glance#

About Petite Mustique#

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.

High season
December-April · 24-29°C
Peak boat activity and the calmest waters for hopping between the Grenadine islets.
Shoulder season
May & November · 25-30°C
A quieter time with fewer day-trippers but still good weather for short excursions.

Weather & Climate near Petite Mustique#

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2047 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 25° - 29° 27° 122 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
February - 24° - 29° 27° 83 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
March - 25° - 29° 27° 74 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
April - 25° - 30° 28° 77 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
May - 26° - 31° 29° 135 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
June - 26° - 31° 29° 185 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
July - 26° - 31° 29° 227 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
August - 26° - 32° 29° 228 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
September - 26° - 32° 29° 230 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
October - 26° - 32° 29° 276 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
November - 26° - 31° 28° 246 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
December - 25° - 30° 28° 164 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -

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