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St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. Despite the country’s comparatively small size, the islands are culturally and historically rich, with national parks such as Brimstone Hill Fortress echoing the island’s military history. The islands also have some of the best opportunities to view fauna, with safaris available on both islands to explore the untouched beauty of the mountains and rainforests. In Nevis, there are even touted to be more monkeys than people. Our three partner resorts are ideal if your customers are looking for a relaxing holiday. But St Kitts & Nevis offers plenty to those looking to get out and about. Try the Sunshine’s Beach Bar for authentic hospitality (and awesome Killer Bee cocktails), or coincide travel with the famous Nevis Mango Festival, usually in June or July.
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Travelling in St. Kitts & Nevis
Ground Transportation
Visitors can navigate St. Kitts and Nevis using ground transportation, including private transfers, rental cars or taxis to explore the island's beautiful beaches and attractions at their own pace.
Boat
From St. Kitts, visitors can take a 10-minute boat ride to the island of Nevis.
Weather
The start of the year is cooler than the later months, with an average temperature of 25°C. These months are also dry, with 2.5” average rainfall.
Best Time for Outdoor Activities and Nature Exploration
25°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
2.5”
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26-27°C
AVG Sea Temperature
It starts to heat up in spring and early summer, rising from 26°C to 28°C by June. These months experience a little more rainfall, with the wet season officially beginning in June.
Best Time for Water Sports and Exploration
27°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
3-4"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
28°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Temperatures stay hot through the summer and early autumn, with a consistent average of 28°C. These months are also slightly wetter, with around 13 monthly rainy days.
Best Time for Indoor Activities and Cultural Exploration
28°C
AVG Temperature
5-7 HRs
Sunshine
4-6
AVG Monthly Rainfall
28-29°C
AVG Sea Temperature
As St. Kitts & Nevis journeys from autumn into winter, the temperature cools down to 25-26°C by December. The wet season officially ends in December as rainfall drops to 90mm. There is a minimal hurricane risk in October.
Best Time for Lush Landscape Exploration and Mild Weather Activities
25-28°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
2-4"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
27-28°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Geography
St Kitts and Nevis is a country comprising two islands near the centre of the Lesser Antilles Island arc. Between the islands of Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, and a few smaller islands, St Kitts and Nevis are formed of volcanic and sedimentary rock.
History
The first inhabitants of St. Kitts and Nevis were the Ciboney, considered island settlers since 1000 BC. Like many of the Caribbean Islands, they were displaced by the Taino Arawak people in 800 AD. The two islands were spotted by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to The New World in 1493 and named on the same day. The British established the first colony on St. Kitts and Nevis, which became Britain’s first colony in the Caribbean islands in 1623. St. Kitts and Nevis gained independence from Britain in 1983.
