Monthly climate guide

Basseterre weather in January

January in Basseterre is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 25°C (78°F). The month usually brings about 25 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

January sits in Basseterre's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's humid — around 76% — so the heat feels heavier.
January is among Basseterre's three coolest months.
It's one of the drier months, with about 62% less rain than Basseterre's average.

Avg high

26°C

80°F

Avg low

25°C

78°F

Rainfall

25 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

76%

relative

Sky

36%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Basseterre
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	26°C / 80°F	25°C / 78°F	25 mm	76%	36%
February	26°C / 79°F	25°C / 77°F	17 mm	76%	31%
March	26°C / 79°F	25°C / 77°F	25 mm	76%	38%
April	27°C / 80°F	26°C / 78°F	39 mm	77%	43%
May	28°C / 82°F	27°C / 80°F	85 mm	79%	59%
June	28°C / 83°F	27°C / 81°F	55 mm	79%	56%
July	29°C / 83°F	28°C / 82°F	70 mm	79%	50%
August	29°C / 84°F	28°C / 82°F	102 mm	79%	46%
September	29°C / 84°F	28°C / 82°F	106 mm	79%	54%
October	29°C / 84°F	28°C / 82°F	107 mm	78%	48%
November	28°C / 82°F	27°C / 81°F	97 mm	79%	47%
December	27°C / 81°F	26°C / 79°F	52 mm	77%	39%

What to pack for January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Sunglasses
Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests

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Is January a good time to visit Basseterre?

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Basseterre in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Basseterre?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Basseterre, with highs around 26°C and about 25 mm of rain.

How warm is Basseterre in January?

Average highs are about 26°C (80°F) and average lows about 25°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Basseterre in January?

Basseterre typically gets around 25 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Basseterre (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.