Quick Summary:

  • St. Kitts and Nevis is a small Caribbean island country in the Caribbean Sea, located between Antigua and St. Maarten.
  • Its lush landscape is dominated in the island's center by Mount Liamuiga, a long-extinct volcano.
  • The shoreline ranges from steep cliffs to fine white sandy Caribbean beaches and curious black volcanic sand, while the lush rainforest is rich in tropical flora and fauna.
  • Old plantation houses, beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, and historic towns like the capital Basseterre make a visit to St. Kitts and Nevis a true delight.


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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park

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Central Forest Reserve National Park

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Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden

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Museum of Nevis History

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Nevis Botanical Gardens

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Romney Manor

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Independence Square

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Park Hyatt Hotel St. Kitts

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Spooner's Ginnery

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St. Kitts Eco-Park

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Oualie Beach Resort

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The Circus

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The National Museum

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Warner Park

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Dolphin Discovery St. Kitts

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Cottle Church

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St. Kitts Scenic Railway

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Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies

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The Mount Nevis Hotel

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Saint Kitts and Nevis Weather by Month

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 82 70 2.5 Warm & Sunny
February 83 71 2.2 Warm & Sunny
March 84 72 2.5 Warm & Sunny
April 86 74 3.0 Warm & Humid
May 88 76 3.5 Warm & Humid
June 89 77 5.0 Hot & Humid
July 90 78 6.0 Hot & Humid
August 90 77 5.5 Hot & Humid
September 88 76 5.0 Warm & Humid
October 86 74 4.0 Warm & Humid
November 84 72 3.0 Warm & Sunny
December 82 70 2.8 Warm & Sunny

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