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Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Low violent‑crime rates
  • Potential for tropical storms and hurricanes
  • Small police force (≈300 personnel) primarily focused on policing and drug‑trade interception

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Saint Kitts and Nevis month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saint Kitts and Nevis are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 123 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.823.94910.8
February26.723.65510.9
March27.323.84511.4
April27.824.36511.7
May28.625.27211.5
June29.326.05511.7
July29.526.18211.8
August29.726.49311.4
September29.826.312311.0
October29.326.011610.7
November28.325.49710.2
December27.624.65410.5

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Previously

  1. Independence Day

    Saint Kitts and Nevis became fully independent from the United Kingdom on 19 September 1983.

  2. Hurricane Georges

    Late‑September 1998 hurricane caused approximately US$458 million in damage and slowed GDP growth.

  3. Closure of the sugar industry

    Government shut down the state‑owned sugar company in 2005 after decades of decline.

  4. 2015 General Election

    Timothy Harris and the People's Labour Party won, forming the 'Team Unity' coalition government.

  5. 2022 General Election

    Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party returned to power; Terrance Drew became Prime Minister.

Current public leadership

  • Terrance Drew

    Wikidata currently records this person as Saint Kitts and Nevis's head of government. 4th Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

People associated with this place

  • Kim Collins

    World champion sprinter; won gold in the 100 m at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

  • Atiba Harris

    Professional footballer; first Saint Kitts and Nevis player to appear in Major League Soccer and later president of the SKNFA.

  • Alexander Hamilton

    Founding Father of the United States; born on Nevis in the 1750s.

Historical figures

  • Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw

    Founder of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party and Premier before independence.

  • Kennedy Simmonds

    First Prime Minister after independence in 1983, leader of the People's Action Movement.

  • Denzil Douglas

    Prime Minister from 1995 to 2015, leader of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party.

  • Alexander Hamilton

    Founding Father of the United States; born on Nevis in the 1750s.

Local business and employers

  • Phoenix Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Inter-Caribbean airline based in Basseterre, Saint Kitts.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis.

  • Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park

    UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic fortification on Saint Kitts.

  • Central Forest Reserve National Park

    Protected forest area designated as a national park in 2006‑2007.

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01 · Overview

Saint Kitts and Nevis, in brief

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02 · History

How Saint Kitts and Nevis took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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04 · Economy

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05 · Culture

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06 · Travel

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre, and the total national population is estimated at 52,441.

02 · Q&A

Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis located and what is its total area?

Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in North America, spanning an area of approximately 261 km².

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What currency and languages are spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official currency is Dollar (XCD) and the recognized languages include en-KN.

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What are the major cities and regions in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Saint Kitts and Nevis include Basseterre, Sandy Point Town, Fig Tree, Market Shop, Saint Paul’s.

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