🇯🇲 Montego Bay vs St. Kitts (Basseterre) 🇰🇳

Montego Bay, Jamaica vs St. Kitts (Basseterre), Saint Kitts and Nevis — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Montego Bay is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Montego Bay is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Montego Bay🇰🇳 St. Kitts (Basseterre)
Avg annual high29°C28°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)September (29°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)February (24°C low)
Rainy days / year312316
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

🇰🇳 St. Kitts (Basseterre)

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in September (29°C), coldest lows in February (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Montego Bay or St. Kitts (Basseterre) warmer?

Montego Bay is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Montego Bay or St. Kitts (Basseterre)?

St. Kitts (Basseterre) is rainier — Montego Bay sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Montego Bay vs St. Kitts (Basseterre)?

Montego Bay is best around January, February, December; St. Kitts (Basseterre) is best around January, February, March.

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