Diving in St. Kitts

Best Time to Dive in St. Kitts

The warmest water temperatures in St. Kitts occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
• February: 27.1°C (air: 24.8°C)
• March: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
• April: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
• May: 27.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
• June: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
• July: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
• September: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
• October: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
• November: 27.1°C (air: 26.8°C)
• December: 27.1°C (air: 25.9°C)

Marine Life in St. Kitts

Home to 393 recorded species including 318 reef fish, 27 hard corals, 11 other, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 6 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in St. Kitts

St. Kitts has 8 beginner, 8 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for St. Kitts

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in St. Kitts

• Sandy Point Reef - Other Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• St Marys - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marine Management Area - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to St. Kitts - Nearest Airports

• F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX), Oranjestad - 7 km away, approx 23 min travel time
• Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB), Basseterre - 27 km away, approx 45 min travel time
• Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Sint Maarten - 68 km away, approx 89 min travel time