St. Kitts is a small island located in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It is a part of the larger Leeward Islands chain, and is located in the northern part of the Caribbean, just west of Antigua and Barbuda. St. Kitts is a beautiful tropical paradise, boasting a lush landscape of rolling hills, rainforests, and stunning beaches.
The island is divided into two distinct sections, the northern and the southern. The northern end of the island is home to the capital city of Basseterre, as well as the major port of Charlestown. The south is home to the larger Brimstone Hill National Park, which offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
St. Kitts has a rich history, having been inhabited by the indigenous Arawak and Kalinago people for centuries before being colonized by the British in 1623. The island was a major sugar producer during the colonial period, and the legacy of this period is still evident in the island's many historic sites.
In 1983, St. Kitts and Nevis became an independent nation, and the two islands remain closely linked. The population of St. Kitts is approximately 50,000, and the official language is English. The local culture is a mix of African, Caribbean, and European influences.
Today, St. Kitts is a popular tourist destination, offering a variety of activities and attractions. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, diving, sailing, and fishing in the warm Caribbean waters, or explore the island's many historic sites. The island is also home to a number of resorts, hotels, and restaurants, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
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St. Kitts on the Lesser Antilles has a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit throughout the year. The rainy season runs from May to November with the highest temperatures and rainfall usually occurring in September and October. The dry season runs from December to April and is usually sunny and dry. The humidity is relatively high year-round and there is often a pleasant breeze from the ocean. Summer is the hottest season with temperatures reaching their peak in July and August. The winter months of December and January are the coolest, though the temperature rarely drops below 70 degrees.
Our weather forecast for St. Kitts 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: 27.9 °C min: 26.7 °C |
30.2 m/s 31.7 m/s |
13.2 % 21.0 m |
75.4 % 1,015 hPa |
06:29:37 17:36:52 |
|
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 27.7 °C min: 27 °C |
34.2 m/s 36.4 m/s |
5.9 % 22.9 m |
72.8 % 1,015 hPa |
06:30:12 17:37:11 |
|
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.9 °C |
35.3 m/s 37.4 m/s |
1.3 % 23.4 m |
72.2 % 1,014 hPa |
06:30:47 17:37:31 |
|
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.7 °C |
33.8 m/s 37.1 m/s |
0.5 % 23.5 m |
69.6 % 1,013 hPa |
06:31:22 17:37:52 |
|
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 27.2 °C min: 26.7 °C |
32.8 m/s 33.8 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
70.1 % 1,013 hPa |
06:31:56 17:38:14 |
|
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 27.1 °C min: 26.5 °C |
32.8 m/s 34.2 m/s |
1.8 % 23.9 m |
71.3 % 1,012 hPa |
06:32:30 17:38:37 |
|
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 26.3 °C |
31.2 m/s 32.8 m/s |
2.2 % 23.8 m |
70.0 % 1,012 hPa |
06:33:04 17:39:01 |
|
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 26.1 °C |
22.8 m/s 22.4 m/s |
1.6 % 24.1 m |
67.3 % 1,011 hPa |
06:33:37 17:39:25 |
|
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.8 °C |
14.8 m/s 15.1 m/s |
5.3 % 24.1 m |
68.6 % 1,012 hPa |
06:34:10 17:39:51 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 25.7 °C min: 24.9 °C |
13.2 m/s 12.6 m/s |
42.9 % 24.1 m |
68.8 % 1,013 hPa |
06:34:43 17:40:18 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 25.4 °C min: 24.8 °C |
15.1 m/s 14.4 m/s |
68.9 % 24.1 m |
66.6 % 1,013 hPa |
06:35:15 17:40:45 |
|
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 26.0 °C min: 25.3 °C |
22.0 m/s 22.7 m/s |
58.8 % 22.8 m |
70.1 % 1,014 hPa |
06:35:46 17:41:13 |
Would you like to travel to St. Kitts 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 St. Kitts.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | MS Volendam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Dec. 2024 | Island Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 3rd 2025 Friday, 3rd of Jan. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 13th 2025 Monday, 13th of Jan. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 18th 2025 Saturday, 18th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Dream | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 18th 2025 Saturday, 18th of Jan. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Jan. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Jan. 23rd 2025 Thursday, 23rd of Jan. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Feb. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Mar. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Mar. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 3rd 2025 Thursday, 3rd of Apr. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Oct. 2025 | Carnival Dream | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Nov. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Nov. 2025 | Carnival Pride | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Nov. 2025 | Island Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Nov. 2025 | Caribbean Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Nov. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Nov. 2025 | Coral Princess | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Nov. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Nov. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Nov. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 6th 2025 Saturday, 6th of Dec. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 8th 2025 Monday, 8th of Dec. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Dec. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Dec. 2025 | Enchanted Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2025 Thursday, 25th of Dec. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Dec. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Dec. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 27th 2025 Saturday, 27th of Dec. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 28th 2025 Sunday, 28th of Dec. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Dec. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm |
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