Kitts and Nevis have a wet season between July and December, during which the islands receive up to 150-250 mm of rainfall per month, and a drier season between January and April. Mean annual precipitation on Nevis is about 1170 mm, while the average rainfall in St. Kitts is strongly related to altitude.
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Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.
You'll find that local citizens and residents of the country are super friendly. This makes it a popular and inviting destination for travellers as well as its warm weather. St Kitts is famous for its blue seas and fine sandy beaches as well as its gorgeous green mountain chain.
Getting Around. From St Kitts to Nevis: The two islands are separated by a 2 mile channel. If you arrive in St Kitts, you can take a short taxi journey from the airport to the ferry port and take the 45 minute scenic ferry ride to Nevis. The ferry goes twice daily.
The best time to visit St. Kitts and Nevis is in May and June, when hotels lower their rates to lure in travelers and the winter crowds thin out. But the peak season – December to April – does host Carnival, a party that might be worth weaving through the droves of tourists.
If you're dreaming of seclusion and tranquility, Nevis is probably the better bet. The island's lovely capital, Charlestown, is great for history-minded strolls and museum visits. St Kitts feels busier than Nevis, and Basseterre, the capital, throngs with locals and tourists converging at markets, bars and eateries.
St. Kitts and Nevis crime rate & statistics for 2021 was 29.41, a 40.11% increase from 2020. St. Kitts and Nevis crime rate & statistics for 2020 was 20.99, a 16.55% decline from 2019.
There are not near as many flights or travelers going to St. Kitts and there's little, if any competition, from other airlines so fares to St.Kitts are always on the high side when compared to fares to some of the more popular Caribbean destinations. this is especially true when flying to/from the NY area.
St.Kitts and Nevis is most vulnerable to cyclones and hurricanes (and the resulting storm surge), floods, and droughts. The country lies on the southern edge of the Atlantic hurricane belt where tropical cyclones occur throughout August, September and October.
Mains water is chlorinated and safe. Bottled water is available. Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable.