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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · Tropical

Basseterre: best months to visit

March (9.0/10) · October (5.7/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 17.30°N · 62.72°W
⚡ Quick answer
March
Depends on your goals
9.0/10
☀️ Mar
Top score (9.0/10)
🌤️ Jan
Alt. (8.9/10)
Oct
Plus rude (5.7/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
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When to visit Basseterre?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Basseterre, March and January clearly stand out. October concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 March · 9.0 January · 8.9 February · 8.9 April · 8.9 ⚠️ October · 5.7
8.9
Jan
8.9
Feb
9.0
Mar
8.9
Apr
5.9
May
6.0
Jun
5.8
Jul
5.8
Aug
5.7
Sep
5.7
Oct
5.9
Nov
8.6
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Basseterre offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.0 in March vs 5.7 in October.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →24°C26°C7%1.5mm8.0h8.9/10Best period
☀️ February →24°C26°C6%1.9mm8.0h8.9/10Best period
☀️ March →24°C27°C6%1.3mm8.4h9.0/10Best period
☀️ April →24°C27°C11%1.9mm8.2h8.9/10Best period
🌥️ May →25°C28°C19%2.0mm7.4h5.9/10Decent period
⛅ June →26°C29°C16%1.8mm7.7h6.0/10Decent period
🌥️ July →26°C29°C19%2.5mm7.6h5.8/10Decent period
🌥️ August →26°C29°C23%3.2mm8.3h5.8/10Decent period
🌥️ September →26°C29°C28%4.0mm7.7h5.7/10Decent period
🌥️ October →26°C29°C26%3.5mm7.5h5.7/10Decent period
🌥️ November →25°C28°C23%3.4mm7.6h5.9/10Decent period
☀️ December →24°C27°C14%1.8mm7.7h8.6/10Best period
☀️ January
8.9/10
T°24°C / 26°C
Rain %7%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ February
8.9/10
T°24°C / 26°C
Rain %6%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ March
9.0/10
T°24°C / 27°C
Rain %6%
Sun8.4h
Best period
☀️ April
8.9/10
T°24°C / 27°C
Rain %11%
Sun8.2h
Best period
🌥️ May
5.9/10
T°25°C / 28°C
Rain %19%
Sun7.4h
Decent period
⛅ June
6.0/10
T°26°C / 29°C
Rain %16%
Sun7.7h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.8/10
T°26°C / 29°C
Rain %19%
Sun7.6h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.8/10
T°26°C / 29°C
Rain %23%
Sun8.3h
Decent period
🌥️ September
5.7/10
T°26°C / 29°C
Rain %28%
Sun7.7h
Decent period
🌥️ October
5.7/10
T°26°C / 29°C
Rain %26%
Sun7.5h
Decent period
🌥️ November
5.9/10
T°25°C / 28°C
Rain %23%
Sun7.6h
Decent period
☀️ December
8.6/10
T°24°C / 27°C
Rain %14%
Sun7.7h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Apr
Good transition
May · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (March)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
—
💧 Humidity feel
20°C · Humid
☔ Rain
6% · 1.3 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.4h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Basseterre

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min22°24°26°28°30°201620172018201920202021202220232024202529.4° — decade peak (2024)+0.99°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Saint Kitts and Nevis

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.99°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJune · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 28%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Basseterre ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 9.0 → 5.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.30°N · 62.72°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Basseterre?
March is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of March & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Basseterre get in March?
Basseterre averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Basseterre?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Basseterre in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Basseterre good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Basseterre scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Basseterre?
September is the most difficult month to visit Basseterre, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.