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Climate
The climate in St. Kitts and Nevis is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a relatively cool and dry season from January to mid-April, and a hot, humid and rainy season from mid-June to mid-November. In the former period, the northeast trade winds, constant winds typical of tropical climates, blow steadily and with moderate intensity, while in the latter period the winds are more irregular, and may have some breaks, increasing the feeling of sultriness. Between them there are two transitional periods: from mid November to early January (when the northeast wind starts to blow, the temperature decreases a bit and the weather gets better), and from mid-April to Mid-June (when both the temperature and the frequency of downpours gradually increase).
The rainiest period runs from July to November, while the driest runs from February to April. The rains, as is normally the case in countries having a tropical climate, occur primarily in the form of downpour or thunderstorm, so they do not reduce too much the hours of sunshine, and are quite irregular, which means that there may be periods without rainfall in every month of the year, but also periods of heavy rains for several consecutive days. From June to November, as in the whole area of the Caribbean and the West Indies, there is the danger of tropical storms and hurricanes, with greater probability from August to October.
The best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis goes from December to April, being the least hot, and also outside the period of hurricanes; within this period, in particular, the period from February to April stands out as the driest. In the summer months, the weather is hot and sultry, and thunderstorms are more common, although they rarely lead to very heavy rains; however, in August and September there's a greater chance of heavy rains than in June and July, and also a greater chance of hurricanes.
Getting Here
Robert L. Bradshaw Airport (SKB) for international flights on St Kitts
Vance W. Amory Ariport (NEV) for international flights on Nevis
Port of Basseterre on St Kitts
Port of Charlestown on Nevis
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CAR
Although the island offers many different means of transportation, from taxis to ferry services, you may choose to keep your independence during your stay in St Kitts. This is easily done with the multitude of car rental companies dotted around the island. However, please note that it is necessary for you to obtain a driver's permit on top of your international driving license. Such permit can be facilitated through the car rental agency or obtained directly from the Traffic Department, and costs $62.50 XCD (US $24) for three months or $125.00 XCD (US $45) for one year.
SCOOTER
If you're not planning on travelling long distances, but still want to benefit from a little independence and flexibility, you may consider renting a scooter instead. Rental companies include Pereira Tours, St Kitts Motorcycle Rental, and Sunny Blue Scooter Rentals, all in Basseterre.
TAXIS & MINIBUSES
Latest taxi fare and information are available from the airport dispatchers, Basseterre's Circus, or your hotel front desk.
FERRY
A 45 minutes ferry ride takes you from Basseterre in St Kitts to Charlestown in Nevis, leaving from the Southeast Peninsula and transporting vehicles to Nevis and back.
History of St Kitts & Nevis
Arriving in the peaceful calm of St. Kitts you wouldn’t imagine the extraordinary history the island possesses. For centuries, St. Kitts occupied a critical position in the European struggle for the islands of the West Indies- rich with sugar plantations and the gateway to the Caribbean. The struggles and conflicts in and around St. Kitts have shaped much of the history of the entire Caribbean.
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