The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Basseterre. Temperatures drop (84°F) and rain returns (28% of days). Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
September ranks 11 out of 12 months in Basseterre. Compared to August: 5 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Basseterre is March (9.0/10), 3.3 pts higher than September.
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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 ⓘ+1.79°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJune · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 79°F
🌧️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.
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🔍 Geographic context
Saint Kitts and NevisTropical 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 81°F highs, 75°F 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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Basseterre good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Basseterre scores 8.4/10 on average — Acceptable 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.