Saint Kitts and Nevis
Practical guide
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in Caribbean. It has 46,922 inhabitants across 261 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Basseterre. People speak English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Population
- 46,922
- Area
- 261 km²
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- America/St_Kitts
- Dialling code
- +1869
- Domain
- .kn
When to go to Saint Kitts and Nevis
The best months to visit Basseterre are January, February and March. In Basseterre, daytime highs go from 28° in January to 30° in June. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is September (158 mm) and the driest is February (52 mm). The rainy season runs from May to November.
Weather in Basseterre month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| low | 22° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| rain | 86 mm | 52 mm | 59 mm | 76 mm | 105 mm | 104 mm | 120 mm | 149 mm | 158 mm | 144 mm | 155 mm | 94 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What currency is used in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
What language is spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The best months to visit Basseterre are January, February and March. In Basseterre, daytime highs go from 28° in January to 30° in June. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is September (158 mm) and the driest is February (52 mm). The rainy season runs from May to November.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).