Caribbean Holidays : St Kitts : When to go

Although some hotels close for September and October (see hotel details for exact closing dates), St Kitts and Nevis are a great destination all year round. The temperature, between 75°- 85°F, remains fairly constant, winter and summer. The prevailing wind is the northeasterly tradewind, usually force 2 to 4, but less reliable in summer, July to October, and occasionally rising to force 5 or more in winter.

We recognise that for many clients one of the primary reasons for a holiday is to get some sun! You can be certain of getting this in St Kitts and Nevis at any time of year the average amount of sun ranging from 6 to 8 hours a day. A feature of the tropics, with its lush green vegetation, is its high humidity.

There are regular showers in the Caribbean, but although these are often intense, they usually last less than 10 minutes. Showers tend to be more frequent in the summer, particularly from mid August to the end of October, but less so in the winter, January to April. Tropical storm winds of force 6 or more accompanied by heavy rain, are not uncommon in late summer and hurricanes are also a possibility during this period.

What's on?
St. Kitts' Music Festival takes place annually at the end of June.

St Kitts' Tourism Week - The last week in October is devoted to heightening public awareness as to the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy of St. Kitts. Each year's celebration incorporates a variety of activities ranging from an arts and crafts exhibition to culinary demonstrations. During the week, the Cultural Presentation, the Band-O-Rama and the Miss Caribbean Tourism Pageant are held for all locals and tourists to enjoy. A week filled with fun and pageantry and not to be missed.