Basseterre is the capital and largest city of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located on the larger island of Saint Kitts in the Lesser Antilles. The city is situated in the south-east of the island, and is the administrative, commercial, and economic center of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Basseterre has a population of around 13,000 people.
Basseterre is located on the south-eastern coast of Saint Kitts, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, and is part of the Leeward Islands chain. The city is located at 17°18’N, 62°44’W, and is the northernmost city in the Leeward Islands.
Basseterre has a rich history and was first settled by the French in 1627. The French named the settlement Basseterre, meaning “low land”. The settlement was later taken over by the British, who established a garrison in 1670. The city was the capital of the British colony of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla from 1871 to 1956.
Basseterre is an important port of call for cruise ships, and is also home to the port of Basseterre, which is the largest port in the Caribbean. The city is also a popular tourist destination, and is home to a number of historical sites, such as the National Museum, the Fort Charles Museum, and the Government House.
Basseterre is also home to a number of important events in history. In 1782, the city was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Basseterre, which ended the American Revolutionary War. In 1834, the city was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Basseterre, which abolished slavery in the British Empire. In 1983, the city was the site of the signing of the Caribbean Free Trade Agreement.
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Spring (March-May): The climate in Basseterre during the spring is typically sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (23-30 Celsius). Rainfall is moderate, with the occasional shower. Summer (June-August): The summer in Basseterre is hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s Fahrenheit (35 Celsius). There is usually a steady wind from the east, and rainfall is generally heavy. Autumn (September-November): The climate in Basseterre during the autumn is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (23-30 Celsius). Rainfall is moderate, with occasional showers. Winter (December-February): The winter in Basseterre is mild and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (18-21 Celsius). Rainfall is light, and there is usually a steady wind from the east.
Our weather forecast for Basseterre helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 28.2 °C min: 27.4 °C |
34.6 m/s 34.9 m/s |
44.1 % 23.7 m |
73.7 % 1,015 hPa |
06:29:24 17:36:50 |
|
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 27.8 °C min: 27.4 °C |
34.6 m/s 36.0 m/s |
5.2 % 23.6 m |
71.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:29:59 17:37:09 |
|
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.9 °C |
33.5 m/s 34.9 m/s |
7.1 % 22.8 m |
72.6 % 1,014 hPa |
06:30:34 17:37:29 |
|
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 27.1 °C min: 26.3 °C |
28.8 m/s 29.2 m/s |
2.0 % 22.8 m |
70.9 % 1,013 hPa |
06:31:09 17:37:50 |
|
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 26.7 °C min: 26.4 °C |
21.1 m/s 21.2 m/s |
5.5 % 24.1 m |
70.0 % 1,013 hPa |
06:31:43 17:38:12 |
|
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 26.1 °C |
16.3 m/s 15.5 m/s |
0.3 % 24.1 m |
65.2 % 1,013 hPa |
06:32:18 17:38:35 |
|
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 26.4 °C |
18.0 m/s 18.4 m/s |
6.4 % 24.1 m |
70.3 % 1,012 hPa |
06:32:51 17:38:59 |
|
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 26.6 °C min: 26.2 °C |
16.2 m/s 16.2 m/s |
3.0 % 24.1 m |
69.7 % 1,011 hPa |
06:33:25 17:39:24 |
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Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 25.7 °C |
7.8 m/s 7.2 m/s |
3.6 % 24.1 m |
70.0 % 1,011 hPa |
06:33:58 17:39:50 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 26.3 °C min: 25.8 °C |
5.4 m/s 5.4 m/s |
26.0 % 24.1 m |
67.9 % 1,012 hPa |
06:34:30 17:40:16 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 27.2 °C min: 26 °C |
24.8 m/s 25.6 m/s |
80.0 % 24.1 m |
73.1 % 1,015 hPa |
06:35:02 17:40:44 |
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Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 27.1 °C |
30.2 m/s 32.0 m/s |
89.9 % 23.2 m |
77.8 % 1,016 hPa |
06:35:33 17:41:12 |
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Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 | max: 27.2 °C min: 26.5 °C |
32.4 m/s 34.6 m/s |
90.3 % 23.0 m |
78.3 % 1,015 hPa |
06:36:04 17:41:41 |
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Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 | max: 26.8 °C min: 26.7 °C |
31.0 m/s 31.9 m/s |
34.4 % 24.1 m |
74.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:36:34 17:42:11 |
Would you like to travel to Basseterre on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Basseterre.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 | AIDAluna | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 11th 2024 Wednesday, 11th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 2 | 07:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 | Freedom of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 | Rhapsody of the Seas | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | Vision of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | EXPLORA II | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | AIDAbella | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | Oasis of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Breakaway | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | Royal Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 20th 2024 Friday, 20th of Dec. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 21st 2024 Saturday, 21st of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Viva | 09:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | AIDAluna | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 2 | 07:30 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | Freedom of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Dec. 2024 | Rhapsody of the Seas | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Dec. 2024 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 28th 2024 Saturday, 28th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Gem | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Dec. 2024 | EXPLORA II | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Dec. 2024 | Queen Mary 2 | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | AIDAbella | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | Icon of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | Grandeur of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | MS Insignia | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | Royal Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 | Explorer of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 6th 2025 Monday, 6th of Jan. 2025 | AIDAmar | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 7th 2025 Tuesday, 7th of Jan. 2025 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Equinox | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 2 | 07:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Jan. 2025 | Rhapsody of the Seas | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Jan. 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Viva | 09:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Pearl | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Seven Seas Navigator | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Vision of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | AIDAbella | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Apex | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | Oasis of the Seas | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | Costa Fortuna | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | Royal Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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