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Basseterre across the year

Best-looking months for Basseterre: Jan, Feb, Apr. Rated avoid: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Green is good news, amber needs planning, red is a month to avoid. A dashed grey cell with a question mark means our data does not say: it is left unknown, never filled in. Crowd and price levels come from the country's month table, so they are the same for every city in it.

December in Basseterre

Typical highs 28°C (82°F), lows 23°C (73°F), rain on about 16 days.

WeatherGreat
Dry season begins; festive and busy from mid-month. Typical highs around 28 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 16 days.Based on: Voykit month rating for Basseterre
CrowdsHigh
High crowd level: Saint Kitts and Nevis overall. Sugar Mas carnival from late December; peak prices.Based on: Saint Kitts and Nevis overall month table, not a city measurement
PricesHigh
High price level: Saint Kitts and Nevis overall.Based on: Saint Kitts and Nevis overall month table, not a city measurement
Events4 events
4 listed, 1 with a big effect on crowds and closures: Sugar Mas (Carnival); Sugar Mas carnival; Cruise ship days; and 1 more.Based on: Festival and holiday lists

What is on

  • Sugar Mas (Carnival) (Mid-December to early January)Parades, costume bands (masquerade/mas troupes) and street parties in the historic core; book accommodation well ahead.
  • Sugar Mas carnival (Late Dec–early Jan)Parades in Basseterre; book early.
  • Cruise ship days (Nov–Apr (most days))Bay Road and The Circus are crowded from mid-morning.
  • Christmas and Boxing Day (25–26 Dec)Peak prices.

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