Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Guadeloupe for your holiday.
Climate Overview
19 °C to 31 °C
25 °C to 28 °C
2.36 – 9.33 in (10 – 18 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
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Although Guadeloupe is about 4300 miles from Paris, it is officially part of France and, as a French overseas department, is also a normal member of the EU.
The archipelago consists of 9 islands and is one of the so-called Lesser Antilles. Together with the island states of Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Martinique, also located in the Caribbean, the French Antilles are consequently also mentioned. Due to the striking shape of its two main islands Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, which are only connected by a land area of about 40 metres wide, Guadeloupe is also often referred to as “Butterfly Island”.
Guadeloupe also includes the inhabited islets of La Désirade and Marie-Galante, as well as the uninhabited archipelago of Îles des Saintes and Îles de la Petite Terre. The landscape on the two main islands is quite different, as Basse-Terre is a volcanic island with quite mountainous terrain and lush vegetation, while Grande-Terre is rather flat and comparatively sparse.
Climate in Guadeloupe
As is usual for the Lesser Antilles, Guadeloupe, the so-called Caribbean island above the wind, has a tropical climate characterized by warm temperatures all year round but no extreme humidity. Typically, most rainfall occurs during the European summer and autumn, so that the months of July to the end of October can be described as the rainy season on Guadeloupe.
The (rather low) risk of hurricanes also falls during the wetter months, which is why this period is generally not the best travel season. However, the islands of the eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe, receive occasional rainfall all year round, so that it can rain every month of the year.
These are usually strong, but very short and are a welcome refreshment not only for the plants. Usually the sun fights its way through the clouds and there are best conditions for swimming. Due to the mountains on Basse-Terre it can be considerably cooler here at higher altitudes, and more rainfall usually pours down the slopes than on the beaches of Grande-Terre.
Best Time to Visit Guadeloupe: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Guadeloupe | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Guadeloupe | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Guadeloupe | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Guadeloupe | MayMay Good time to traveltime mostly perfectmostly perfect climate in Guadeloupe | JuneJun Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky |
JulyJul Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky | AugustAug Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky | SeptemberSep Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky | OctoberOct Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky | NovemberNov Rainy SeasonRainy Season often wet + sticky | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Guadeloupe |
When to go to Guadeloupe?
Due to the climatic conditions, we can recommend the months December to June as the best travel season for Guadeloupe without hesitation. In this way they avoid the danger of tropical storms and can look forward to 7 to 8 hours of sunshine daily and water temperatures of around 26 °C. These are ideal conditions for a beach holiday.
Due to the light trade winds, activities such as hiking or cycling tours on Guadeloupe are also pleasantly possible during this time. The temperature at night is a mild 19 °C, while it heats up considerably in the period from June to November. However, this does not mean that the months July to November are not at all suitable for a trip to Guadeloupe.
On the contrary, even in this time there are always sunny phases and sometimes it doesn’t rain at all for days. In addition, the prices of the hotels are now pleasantly low in the low season, and the flight offers (mostly via France) also offer great savings potential. If you don’t mind the possible weather risks, you can enjoy a fantastic holiday on Guadeloupe even outside the best travel season.
Climate Chart Guadeloupe
Pointe-à-Pitre
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Guadeloupe
In the following, you will find the climate table for Guadeloupe, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Water Temperature | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.54 | 2.36 | 2.8 | 4.57 | 6.26 | 5.94 | 7.8 | 9.13 | 9.29 | 9.33 | 7.95 | 5.47 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
is 25.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (26.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (23.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 74.45 inch on 177 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): July, August, September, October, and November
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 43.5 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Pointe-à-Pitre .
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, March is the sunniest month with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Sights
Guadeloupe inspires above all with its exciting cultural mix, which always walks between French modern, Creole joie de vivre and African serenity. The incomparably beautiful beaches like St. Anne Beach, Plage Leroux, Ilet Caret, Les Saintes or the Blue Lagoon inspire sun worshippers and beach vacationers from all over the world.
But the islands also have much to offer in terms of landscape, especially the meeting of the Atlantic and the Caribbean at the Pointe des Chateaux reveals a gigantic spectacle of the forces of nature. The Carbet Falls are as popular as the Botanical Garden of Deshaies, while active holidaymakers will seek the challenge of La Soufriere Volcano.
With 1467 meters it is the highest mountain of the Lesser Antilles. Exciting hiking trails also lead through the Guadeloupe National Park, which stretches around the volcano.
Popular Activities
Guadeloupe: Mangrove Stand Up Paddleboard Experience
Tours
from 54 $ »
Discover the mangroves of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin on a paddleboard experience suitable for everyone from children to seniors. Pass through natural tree tunnels, explore the lagoons, and see the fauna and flora well away from the trodden tourist paths.
Guadeloupe: Electric Foil Ride with Instructor
Tours
from 130 $ »
Embark on an outdoor adventure in Guadeloupe with an electric foil ride in the ocean. An instructor will teach you the basics so you can enjoy the freedom of soaring over the water at high speed.
Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Pointe-à-Pitre
(Station Pointe-à-Pitre)
few clouds, 20.9 °CClouds: 20 % Wind: 1 mph
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 88 %
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 88 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:18 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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 23 °C to 27 °C | 23 °C to 27 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 27 °C |
| 23 °C to 27 °C | 23 °C to 27 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 26 °C | 23 °C to 27 °C |
| Clouds: 13 % | Clouds: 26 % | Clouds: 64 % | Clouds: 44 % | Clouds: 24 % | Clouds: 3 % |
| 0.2 in of rain | 0.38 in of rain | 0.31 in of rain | 0.19 in of rain | 0.31 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Caribbean: Regions
Guadeloupe is part of the holiday destination Caribbean. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Caribbean | Aruba | Curaçao | Bonaire | Trinidad and Tobago | Grenada | St. Vincent and The Grenadines | Barbados | St. Lucia | Martinique | Dominica | Montserrat | Antigua and Barbuda | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sint Eustatius | Saba | Sint Maarten | Saint-Barthélemy | Anguilla | British Virgin Islands | United States Virgin Islands | Puerto Rico | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Turks and Caicos Islands | Jamaica | Cuba | Bahamas | Cayman Islands |
Hottest Month
August: 31 °C
Day Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
August: 31 °CDay Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
Coldest Month
January: 19 °C
Night Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
January: 19 °CNight Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
Rainiest Month
October: 9.33 in
Rain in Pointe-à-Pitre
October: 9.33 inRain in Pointe-à-Pitre
Driest Month
February: 2.36 in
Rain in Pointe-à-Pitre
February: 2.36 inRain in Pointe-à-Pitre
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 28 °C
Water Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
July: 28 °CWater Temperature in Pointe-à-Pitre
Sunniest Month
March: 8 hours/day
Sunshine in Pointe-à-Pitre
March: 8 hours/daySunshine in Pointe-à-Pitre
Distances to Guadeloupe
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe-à-Pitre | 4130 mi | 1850 mi | 3710 mi |
Where’s Guadeloupe?
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Much rain,partly sunny,warm
You can swim but with a little sunshine the sea looks more beautiful.caribbean blue…
Weather Rating: 2 stars – Tricky