Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis? If you're planning to go to Nevis, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Nevis
- Important essentials for Nevis
- Activities for Nevis
- Nevis in January: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in February: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in March: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in April: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in May: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in June: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in July: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in August: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in September: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in October: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in November: weather and what to pack
- Nevis in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Based on the climate and weather in Nevis, the best time to go is April. See below for details.
Important essentials for Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nevis, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test
A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.
Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.
Other health necessities
Emergency water purifier
Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.
Travel first aid kit
This one is a great value.
Emergency rapid COVID-19 test
U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.
Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
Airplane or car necessities
Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types D and G. This one works in most countries, but you may want to check with your hotel.
Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
Photography accessories
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
For families with young children
Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Nevis. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
Activities for Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Nevis.
What to wear/what to pack for Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Nevis is pretty consistently hot and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Sandals
Bug repellent
Light skirts
Extra socks
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Short pants or heavy shorts
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Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Breathable footwear or sandals
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
A rain coat to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
Rain pants
These pants are essential in a storm.
Waterproof phone bag
Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We suggest:
February
If you visit Nevis during February, you might find that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
Bug repellent
Short pants or heavy shorts
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Light skirts
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
Breathable footwear or sandals
Sandals
Extra socks
Sunscreen lotion
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Umbrella
This one is a great choice.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We like:
March
If you go to Nevis in March, you will notice that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
Loose-fit shorts
Waterproof sandals
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
Bug repellent
Sunglasses
Skirts
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
If you're going to the beach
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great option.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We recommend:
April
If you vacation in Nevis during April, you might see that it is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Sunglasses
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Waterproof sandals
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
If you're going to the beach
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants are essential in a storm.
Waterproof phone bag
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We recommend:
May
Traveling to Nevis in May, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
Bug repellent
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Sunglasses
Waterproof sandals
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
If you're going to the beach
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants are essential in heavy rain.
Waterproof phone bag
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
June
If you visit Nevis during June, you may notice that it is constantly hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
Loose-fit shorts
Waterproof sandals
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Bug repellent
Skirts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
If you're going to the beach
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We suggest:
July
July in Nevis can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunglasses
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
Waterproof sandals
Bug repellent
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
If you're going to the beach
A rain coat to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
Rain pants
These pants are essential in a storm.
Waterproof phone bag
Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We recommend:
August
August in Nevis is constantly hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Loose-fit shorts
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Sunglasses
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
Waterproof sandals
Skirts
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
If you're going to the beach
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We suggest:
September
September here is consistently hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunglasses
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
Skirts
Waterproof sandals
Loose-fit shorts
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
If you're going to the beach
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
October
In October, Nevis is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Nevis, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.
What to wear/what to pack:
Waterproof sandals
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
Bug repellent
Sunglasses
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Loose-fit shorts
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
If you're going to the beach
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants will be essential in a storm.
Waterproof phone bag
Windproof umbrella
This one is a great choice.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We like:
November
November in Nevis is extremely warm and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Light skirts
Sandals
Breathable footwear or sandals
Short pants or heavy shorts
Bug repellent
Extra socks
Sunscreen lotion
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
A rain coat to layer with a coat
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
Rain pants
Rain pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We recommend:
December
In December, Nevis is pretty consistently hot and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Nevis, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
Short pants or heavy shorts
Bug repellent
Sandals
Extra socks
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Light skirts
Breathable footwear or sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
Waterproof phone bag
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases remain dry. We suggest:
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