Climate of Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis
Point-value climate at Basseterre (Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis). Population approximately 21,887.
Located in Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 21,887. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 54 mm / 2.1 in (February) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (November) — about 1337 mm / 52.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basseterre's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 24.8°C76.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 25.5°C77.9°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 26.3°C79.3°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 152 mm6″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Basseterre?
Basseterre does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Basseterre's warmest month is August at an average of 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Basseterre?
Basseterre, in Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1337 mm / 52.6 in, with the wettest month being November (160 mm / 6.3 in) and the driest February (54 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Basseterre in August?
The average temperature in Basseterre in August is 27.3°C / 81.1°F, with rainfall of about 152 mm / 6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Basseterre?
The driest month in Basseterre is February, with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Basseterre?
The wettest month in Basseterre is November, with approximately 160 mm / 6.3 in of average monthly rainfall.