When is the best time to go to Basseterre
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.
Average temperatures in Basseterre
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 79mm | 8.7hrs | 12hrs |
Basseterre's weather in January 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.
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.
Basseterre weather in January »
February
| 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 surprisingly 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.
Basseterre weather in February »
March
| 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 very 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.
April
| 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 surprisingly 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.
May
| 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 77mm | 8.7hrs | 12hrs |
June in Basseterre is generally reasonably dry 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 pretty bad 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.
July
| 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 pretty 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.
August
| 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
| 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 not a good 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
| 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.
Basseterre weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 124mm | 8.1hrs | 12hrs |
November is a wet, humid month in Basseterre and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly 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
| 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 very 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.
Other monthly averages
Basseterre weather stats
| 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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