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Kingstown

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a city built around a large harbor. Here you can feel the relaxed Caribbean atmosphere where tourism and agriculture blend together.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Kingstown
Gateway airport
Argyle International Airport (SVD)
Best season
Dec–Apr
Time zone
America/St_Vincent
Sights covered
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Saint Vincent

Nature

Saint Vincent

Saint Vincent is an island in the Caribbean Sea and the largest in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Kingstown, the country's capital, is located here as well.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kingstown

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kingstown

A Catholic diocese overseeing all of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, headquartered in the capital, Kingstown. Visiting its cathedral offers a feel for the local faith community.

Assumption Cathedral, Kingstown

Temples & religious sites

Assumption Cathedral, Kingstown

A Catholic cathedral in Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. As the seat of the local diocese, it serves as the spiritual center of this Caribbean port city.

Grand Bonhomme

Nature

Grand Bonhomme

A mountain rising in the south of Saint Vincent, reaching 973 meters in height. It's a great spot for trekking while taking in the island's natural scenery.

Botanic Gardens St. Vincent

Zoos & aquariums

Botanic Gardens St. Vincent

Founded in 1765, it is considered the oldest botanic garden in the Western Hemisphere. As Kingstown's leading attraction, it lets visitors take in a wide variety of tropical plants alongside its long history.

Byahaut Bat Cave

Nature

Byahaut Bat Cave

Byahaut Bat Cave is a coastal cave in the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent on the Western Coast.

Young Island

Nature

Young Island

A small island belonging to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, lying just south of the main island of Saint Vincent across a strait barely 180 meters wide. It's one of the smallest islands in the Grenadines chain.

St. George's Cathedral (Kingstown)

Temples & religious sites

St. George's Cathedral (Kingstown)

An Anglican cathedral in downtown Kingstown that reflects the city's history. It's a pleasant stop for a short visit, with a simple yet dignified exterior.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

26° Jan
26° Feb
26° Mar
27° Apr
28° May
27° Jun
27° Jul
28° Aug
28° Sep
28° Oct
27° Nov
26° Dec

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