Climate Insights for Basseterre

Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Hottest
September
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
February
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
September
140 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Basseterre is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 863 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 140 mm of rainfall. Basseterre is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Basseterre is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 34 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Basseterre is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°FebMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°MarMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AprMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°NovMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°F
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Basseterre has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Basseterre has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 35mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmAprPrecipitation: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmJunPrecipitation: 47mmJulPrecipitation: 80mmAugPrecipitation: 102mmSepPrecipitation: 140mmOctPrecipitation: 130mmNovPrecipitation: 108mmDecPrecipitation: 44mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inAugPrecipitation: 4inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.7in
Precipitation

Basseterre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 863 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 140 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 29 mm. That's 111 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Basseterre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.1 in. That's 4.4 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 28km/hJulWind Speed: 29km/hAugWind Speed: 26km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 17mphJulWind Speed: 18mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Basseterre is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Basseterre is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°78°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr26°78°F
May26°79°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Basseterre is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Basseterre is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Basseterre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Basseterre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
26 km/h16 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
28 km/h17 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
25 km/h16 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
28 km/h17 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
29 km/h18 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
26 km/h16 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
23 km/h15 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in