Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country · Americas, Caribbean
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a Caribbean country in the Americas with the capital Basseterre. It covers an area of 269 sq km and has a population of about 47,000.
Highlights
The site covers 1 top sight in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which is Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO site. The highest point is Mount Liamuiga.
When to go
The climate data reflects averages only at the capital, Basseterre, covering the period from 1981 to 2010 for temperatures and rain, and 2015 to 2024 for rainy days. Average temperatures stay consistent at 25 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. March has the lowest rainfall with 48 mm on about 5 days. October is the wettest month with average rainfall reaching 155 mm on about 16 days.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. The official language is English. Electrical plugs are types A, B, and G, operating at a voltage of 230 V. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC−04:00.
Top sights in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 155 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 55 | 48 | 67 | 99 | 80 | 104 | 113 | 138 | 155 | 147 | 99 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Basseterre (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.