Basseterre weather in January

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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January in Basseterre: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Basseterre · #160 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Basseterre climate normals — January

Daytime high26°C / 79°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Rainfall29 mm / 1.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days11 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind30 km/h / 18 mph
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Basseterre in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Basseterre?
January in Basseterre: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Basseterre on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Basseterre in January?
In January, Basseterre averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 29.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Basseterre in January?
Basseterre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.

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