St. Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide, News and Information

Important Things To Know

Currency

St. Kitts And Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar and uses the symbols XCD or EC$ or $. The currency comes in the following denominations:

Banknotes: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100.

Coins: 5c, 10c, 25c, $1, $2.

National Languages

The national language in St. Kitts and Nevis is English, which makes traveling here extremely easy.

Besides English, people here also speak Saint Kitts Creole. Most locals are native English speakers though and are very helpful to travelers.

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Climate And Weather

Like other Caribbean islands, St. Kitts and Nevis don't experience extreme winter and summer weather changes. The weather is moderate to warm most of the year, with little variation between the seasons.

However, oceanic influence and marine environments have a big effect on humidity.

The rainy season is from July to December and the dry season is from January to April. During the wet season, St. Kitts and Nevis can see up to 250 mm of precipitation per month. The mountainous regions receive more rain than the coastal regions.

It’s also important to note that the hurricane season is from June to November.

When To Visit St. Kitts And Nevis

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The best time to visit is the dry season from February to April. For us, the weather was great and there were no showers to disrupt our fun.

If you want to avoid crowds, don’t visit during the December to April travel season. However, even with the crowds, we think this time of year is a great time to travel here.

Rain showers tend to be over quickly so you don’t need to avoid the wet season, but be careful when visiting during the hurricane season.

Best Places To Stay In St. Kitts And Nevis

The view from Timothy Hill overlooking Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis. (photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus/BriBar)

Basseterre is the capital city of St Kitts and a great place to stay. While there, we enjoyed the local cuisine, the people, and the beautiful coastal town vibes.

Sandwiched between the coast and a lush jungle, Charlestown in Nevis was a quaint little getaway we’ll always recommend.

If you want the local experience, visit Dieppe Bay Town in St Kitts. The laid-back nature of the place made it the perfect spot to relax and recharge during our travels.