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Basseterre

Basseterre

Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Local time14:05 Sunrise06:07 Sunset17:42 Elevation15 m
Photo: Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis (6953490516).jpg Gilles Messian from Paris, France derivati · CC BY 2.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Basseterre?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

20° 25° 30° 35° 70° 80° 90° 29° 23° Jan 29° 23° Feb 29° 23° Mar 30° 24° Apr 30° 25° May 31° 26° Jun 31° 26° Jul 31° 26° Aug 31° 26° Sep 31° 25° Oct 31° 25° Nov 30° 24° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

62 Jan 51 Feb 46 Mar 66 Apr 84 May 70 Jun 102 Jul 106 Aug 117 Sep 188 Oct 140 Nov 110 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 31° August
Coldest month 23° February
Wettest month 188mm October
Rain per year 1,142mm
Rainy days per year 134
Sunshine hours per year 2,867

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Rlbradshawintairport weather station, 3 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Sunshine hours Daylight
January 28.9 °C 23.1 °C 62 mm 12.0 250 11.2 h
February 29.0 °C 23.0 °C 51 mm 10.0 225 11.6 h
March 29.3 °C 23.1 °C 46 mm 8.0 260 12.0 h
April 30.3 °C 23.8 °C 66 mm 9.0 246 12.5 h
May 30.2 °C 24.7 °C 84 mm 9.5 230 12.9 h
June 31.2 °C 25.8 °C 70 mm 8.0 231 13.2 h
July 31.2 °C 25.7 °C 102 mm 10.0 237 13.1 h
August 31.4 °C 25.9 °C 106 mm 13.0 258 12.7 h
September 31.3 °C 25.5 °C 117 mm 12.5 231 12.2 h
October 31.4 °C 25.2 °C 188 mm 14.0 234 11.8 h
November 30.5 °C 24.7 °C 140 mm 13.5 227 11.3 h
December 29.5 °C 23.9 °C 110 mm 14.0 238 11.1 h
For your trip

Plan your trip to Basseterre

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What to pack

What to wear in Basseterre

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day31 °C Night25 °C Rain188 mm

October in Basseterre: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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    Accessory Folding umbrella
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen
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    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer.

  • It is one of the wettest months, with 188 mm. Bring something waterproof.
  • Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Basseterre

  • Its climate is very close to that of Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) all year round.
  • The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 29° to 31°.
  • It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 23°.
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

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