Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
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Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73–81°F | 7h | Moderate (65mm) | Peak | Dry-season trade winds sweep both islands with warm, comfortable days ideal for exploring Brimstone Hill. |
| February | 73–81°F | 8h | Low (45mm) | Peak | Crisp and clear with St. Kitts Carnival's Sugar Mas festivities winding down into the driest stretch of the year. |
| March | 73–82°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Peak | Reliable dry-season sun over Nevis's volcanic peak and St. Kitts's rainforest interior. |
| April | 75–83°F | 8h | Moderate (55mm) | Peak | Warm and mostly dry, with St. Kitts Music Festival drawing crowds to Basseterre. |
| May | 76–85°F | 7h | Moderate (85mm) | Shoulder | Humidity builds and afternoon showers appear, though mornings stay clear for rainforest hikes. |
| June | 77–86°F | 7h | Moderate (90mm) | Shoulder | Hot and increasingly humid as hurricane season opens; showers are brief but more frequent. |
| July | 77–87°F | 8h | High (110mm) | Shoulder | Lush and green with regular tropical downpours between long sunny stretches. |
| August | 78–87°F | 8h | High (130mm) | Off-Peak | Peak summer heat and rainfall, with St. Kitts's interior rainforest at its most vivid green. |
| September | 78–87°F | 7h | High (165mm) | Off-Peak | The quietest, wettest month of the year—hurricane season peaks and hotel rates fall. |
| October | 77–86°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Off-Peak | Still deep in hurricane season with the year's heaviest rain, though many mornings stay clear. |
| November | 76–84°F | 6h | High (150mm) | Shoulder | Rain eases as the dry season approaches, with warm, improving conditions late in the month. |
| December | 74–82°F | 7h | Moderate (90mm) | Peak | Dry season returns with steady trade winds and the build-up to a busy holiday season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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