Basseterre weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 30°C (86°F). Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 57%
- Chance of rain
- 29%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Sep–Oct
About Basseterre weather
Is it raining in Basseterre right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 30° right now. Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Basseterre this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 25–27°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Basseterre lately?
In the past 7 days, Basseterre had 3 rainy days and 6.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Basseterre?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Basseterre weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basseterre?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basseterre is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Basseterre?
October is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Basseterre?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Does Basseterre have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Basseterre?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months