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Basseterre

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Basseterre month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Basseterre 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 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	26.8	23.9	49	10.8
February	26.7	23.6	55	10.9
March	27.3	23.8	45	11.4
April	27.8	24.3	65	11.7
May	28.6	25.2	72	11.5
June	29.3	26.0	55	11.7
July	29.5	26.1	82	11.8
August	29.7	26.4	93	11.4
September	29.8	26.3	123	11.0
October	29.3	26.0	116	10.7
November	28.3	25.4	97	10.2
December	27.6	24.6	54	10.5

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01 · Overview

Basseterre, in brief

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02 · History

How Basseterre took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Basseterre

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Basseterre

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Basseterre

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Basseterre

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Basseterre

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08 · Questions

Questions about Basseterre

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01 · Q&A

Where is Basseterre located and what are its coordinates?

Basseterre is situated in Saint Kitts and Nevis at geographic coordinates 17.2955, -62.7250 with an elevation of -22 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Basseterre?

Basseterre has a recorded population of approximately 12,920 and observes the America/St_Kitts time zone (XCD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Basseterre?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Basseterre include en-KN, and the circulating currency is XCD.

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