Basseterre Weather in July 2026: what to expect (5.0/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in July

July falls in the wet season in Basseterre. Showers are often brief but intense. With 63.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

July ranks 9 out of 12 months in Basseterre. Compared to June: 8 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

Feels like

very humid

23°

Daylight

12.9h of daylight

Compare

Is July the right month?

The best month in Basseterre is March (8.0/10), 3.0 pts higher than July.

See March →See all 12 months →

Context

Our verdict

Basseterre, capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Lesser Antilles : 13,000 inhabitants. Smallest independent country in the Americas = 100 sq miles, 53,000 inhabitants in total, independent of the United Kingdom 1983, Commonwealth member, parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

Read Gilles' full review →

Book

Plan your trip

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

🏨

Stay

Hotels & rentals · Basseterre

Expedia →

🎟️

Activities

Tours, tickets, experiences

See ↓

✈️

Flights

Multi-airline comparator

Kiwi →

🎟️ Activities & tours · Basseterre

GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation

See all →

Affiliate link · GetYourGuide

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 ⓘ+1.79°F/decade

🔥Hottest monthJune · 84°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 79°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 67%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

Explore

Other destinations in July

If July doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

Similar climate

AntiguaAntigua and Barbuda

San JuanPuerto Rico

Puerto RicoPuerto Rico

GuadeloupeGuadeloupe

MartiniqueMartinique

Nearby

Saint BarthélemySaint Barthélemy68 km

Saint MartinSaint Martin92 km

DominicaDominica255 km

Saint ThomasUS Virgin Islands261 km

Other top picks

Sharm el-SheikhEgypt5.1

🗺️ See all 754 destinations on the map

Location

Where is Basseterre ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World

🔍 Geographic context

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Tropical climate with a 8.0 → 5.0 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 81°F highs, 75°F lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 47.0% 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 7.5/10.

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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.

Is Basseterre good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Basseterre scores 7.3/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 7.5/10.

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.