Saint Kitts and Nevis travel guide
What to see in Charlestown
The small capital of Nevis, with stone and timber houses by the ferry pier.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Charlestown highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Alexander Hamilton Museum
In the house where he was born.
- Main street
Georgian houses.
- Ferry pier
Over to St Kitts.
- Fort Charles
Ruins by the sea.
- Bath Hotel
The old spa hotel.
Day trips from Charlestown
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Charlestown
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Charlestown are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- September, October
Peak hurricane season
September and October are the months with the highest risk of storms, and some hotels close.
What to do: The best time is December to April, dry and sunny.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach shack or a Creole restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Saint Kitts and Nevis guide.
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown
What to see in Charlestown?
Alexander Hamilton Museum, Main street, Ferry pier, Fort Charles and Bath Hotel.
What to see in Charlestown in one day?
Don’t miss Alexander Hamilton Museum, Main street, Ferry pier, Fort Charles and Bath Hotel. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Charlestown?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Charlestown are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from Charlestown?
Charlestown.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.