Updated 3 Nov 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is January 2027 a good month to visit St George's?
Lively — the typical January day in St George's is busier than 70% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in January, that is the trade. If not, September is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against St George's own year — not a headcount.
January sits between the seasons in St George's: warm and wet, around 28°C / 82°F with rain on about 15 days, Lively on 14 of 31 days — 17 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical January day in St George's is Lively, and 17 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 28 °C by day, with rain on about 15 days. Public holidays in United States and the UK add to it. Cruise ships call on 22 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Wednesday 13 January. Early January is the month's quietest stretch in St George's — the typical day at 45%, against 84% in mid January. The crush is at the Carenage rim and Sendall Tunnel on ship days; the quiet is at Grand Anse's southern curve. The calmest day is Sunday 3 January, the busiest Wednesday 13 January.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for St George's, January ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 13 Jan, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Sun 3 Jan at 44%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 15 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is St George's in January?
The busiest days are the 13th, 17th, 27th and 28th, and 13 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 2nd–6th.
Cruise ships are in port on 22 of 31 days; the heaviest is Wed 13 Jan, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 44% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Thursdays run Packed. Daylight runs about 11 hours.
Either side of it, December is busier still.
The calmest days include the 3rd, 4th and 6th — 9 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Fri 01 Jan Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · United States public holiday
- Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–19:00
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Fri 1 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,134 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: United States public holiday; UK public holiday; Grenada public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 2 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 02 Jan Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Sat 2 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: UK public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 608 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 03 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Sun 3 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 04 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Mon 4 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 05 Jan Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓2
- Borealis — size unknown (uncounted)
- Star Pride — guest capacity 343 09:00–22:00
Record St George's on Tue 5 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 343 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 06 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Wed 6 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 07 Jan Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2
- Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
- Crown Princess — guest capacity 3,062 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Thu 7 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,709 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 6 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 08 Jan Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Fri 8 Jan 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 9 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 09 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Sat 9 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 10 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Sun 10 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 11 Jan Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓2
- Europa — guest capacity 408
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
Record St George's on Mon 11 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 635 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 12 Jan Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1
- Renaissance — size unknown (uncounted)
Record St George's on Tue 12 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 13 Jan Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓4
- Arvia — guest capacity 5,206
- Marella Explorer 2 — guest capacity 1,814 13:00–20:00
- Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–19:00
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Wed 13 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,162 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 14 Jan Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓2
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–17:00
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
Record St George's on Thu 14 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,370 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 15 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 15 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Fri 15 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 16 Jan Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓2
- Carnival Conquest — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–17:00
- Explora III — size unknown (uncounted)
Record St George's on Sat 16 Jan 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,984 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Fri 15 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 17 Jan Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3
- Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
- Carnival Venezia — guest capacity 4,232 08:00–17:00
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Sun 17 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,487 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 16 Jan (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 18 Jan Lively busier than 60% of days here · ⚓1 · United States public holiday
- Ambition — guest capacity 1,248 08:00–19:00
Record St George's on Mon 18 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,248 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: United States public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 19 Jan Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓2
- Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Tue 19 Jan 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,262 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 18 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 20 Jan Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Crown Princess — guest capacity 3,062 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Wed 20 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,322 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 19 Jan (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 21 Jan Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2
- Iona — guest capacity 5,206
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Thu 21 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,020 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 22 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 22 Jan Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓1
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Fri 22 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 600 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 23 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Sat 23 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 24 Jan Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2
- Azamara Journey — guest capacity 710 08:00–17:00
- Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
Record St George's on Sun 24 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,357 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 23 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 25 Jan Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓2
- AIDAluna — guest capacity 2,050 08:00–18:00
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
Record St George's on Mon 25 Jan 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,277 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 23 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 26 Jan Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Explorer 2 — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–18:00
Record St George's on Tue 26 Jan 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 23 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 27 Jan Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3
- Arvia — guest capacity 5,206
- Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–19:00
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 08:00–17:00
Record St George's on Wed 27 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,348 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 26 Jan (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 28 Jan Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240
- Queen Mary 2 — guest capacity 2,726
Record St George's on Thu 28 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,966 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 29 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 29 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Fri 29 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 30 Jan Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1
- Renaissance — size unknown (uncounted)
Record St George's on Sat 30 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Fri 29 Jan (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 31 Jan Lively busier than 44% of days here
Record St George's on Sun 31 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/st-georges/#d-2027-01-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of January is quietest in St George's?
Early January is the month's quietest stretch in St George's — the typical day at 45%, against 84% in mid January.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Wed 13 Jan — 4 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- Need flexibility? The 2nd–6th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
January weather in St George's
Real heat — around 28°C / 82°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 15 days, so keep a layer handy.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about St George's in January
Based on: Grenada's public holidays · the official stay-over-arrivals pattern (ECCB, measured 2023–2025; Grenada) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
