Climate and Weather of Saint Kitts & Nevis
A rather pleasant tropical climate combined with the tropical beaches and always warm seawater makes Saint Kitts and Nevis a popular holiday destination.Saint Kitts and Nevis is under the influence of the northeast trade wind, so there are differences in the amount of precipitation within the country. Along the western coastal areas the average annual rainfall is well below the limit of one thousand millimeters, while on the windward side of the mountains around 1500 mm is recorded yearly. The southeast peninsula of St. Kitts is the driest with only 406 mm average rainfall per year.
Saint Kitts and Nevis have a wet and a dry season. The wet season lasts from May to October in which you will experience intense rain several times a day. The hurricane season officially lasts from June to November and the best chance for a hurricane in Saint Kitts and Nevis is between August and November.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Saint Kitts & Nevis?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.