Best Time to Visit Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Basseterre.
Basseterre does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27.3°C / 81.1°F) and driest (February, 54 mm / 2.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August, with rainfall from 54 mm / 2.1 in (February) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Basseterre's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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″ | — |
No month at Basseterre matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basseterre?
Basseterre doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~54 mm / 2.1 in) and August (warmest, 27.3°C / 81.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Saint Kitts and Nevis's national average.
When is the rainy season in Basseterre?
The rainy season at Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 108 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is November (160 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the driest month in Basseterre?
The driest month in Basseterre is February, averaging about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Basseterre?
The least comfortable months for travel to Basseterre — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 160 mm / 6.3 in in November, and the coldest month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
Is Basseterre climate different from Saint Kitts and Nevis overall?
Yes, usually. Our Basseterre figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Saint Kitts and Nevis figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Basseterre specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.