Basseterre in September

Peak hurricane risk; fewest visitors.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry season begins; festive and busy from mid-month.
• JanuaryGreatDry season, warm and breezy; busiest and dearest.
• FebruaryGreatDry season; good beach weather.
• MarchGreatDry and sunny; Easter and school breaks fill hotels.

• BasseterreHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 17 days
• St Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis · Basseterre, Frigate Bay, south-east peninsula, Brimstone Hillstorm or typhoon risk

  Volcanic island with a rainforest core around Mt Liamuiga; coasts 25–31 °C (77–88 °F) and breezy.Volcanic island with a rainforest core around Mt Liamuiga; coasts 77–88 °F (25–31 °C) and breezy.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence Day

  19 September · Basseterre

  National celebrations and events in the capital; some closures.

Crowds · Saint Kitts and Nevis overall

Low

Prices · Saint Kitts and Nevis overall

Low

Saint Kitts and Nevis overall: Peak hurricane month; Independence 19 September.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Basseterre, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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