When is the best time to go to Basseterre

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Basseterre weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Basseterre are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Basseterre January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 79mm 8.7hrs 12hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Basseterre during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Basseterre, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Basseterre and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Basseterre February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 42mm 8.6hrs 12.3hrs

February in Basseterre is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basseterre, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Basseterre and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Basseterre March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 36mm 8.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Basseterre is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basseterre, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Basseterre and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Basseterre April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 62mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

Basseterre's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Basseterre, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Basseterre and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Basseterre May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 88mm 8.5hrs 13.7hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Basseterre and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Basseterre and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Basseterre June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 77mm 8.7hrs 12hrs

The climate in Basseterre during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Basseterre and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Basseterre July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 91mm 8.9hrs 12.3hrs

July in Basseterre is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Basseterre and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Basseterre weather in July »

August

Basseterre August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 118mm 8.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Basseterre is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Basseterre and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Basseterre weather in August »

September

Basseterre September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 139mm 8.3hrs 13.3hrs

Basseterre's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Basseterre and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Basseterre weather in September »

October

Basseterre October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 116mm 8.2hrs 13.7hrs

October is a damp, humid month in Basseterre and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basseterre for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Basseterre and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Basseterre November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 124mm 8.1hrs 12hrs

November in Basseterre is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basseterre.

November is in the fall / autumn in Basseterre and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Basseterre weather in November »

December

Basseterre December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 90mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs

December in Basseterre is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Basseterre, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Basseterre and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Basseterre with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Basseterre weather stats

Basseterre weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: March 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: January 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: September 139mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: September 28.9°C 84°F
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