Winter
Dec → Feb28°
nights 23 to 24°
- 17 rainy days · 49 mm
- sea 28°
When is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?
In short: December to April, during the carême, the dry season: 28 to 29 °C in the afternoon in Pointe-à-Pitre and 41 to 63 mm of rain a month. February brings together the archipelago's best assets, with the final days of Carnival, the peak presence of humpback whales and drier trails for climbing La Soufrière.
- Beaches and the dry season: From December to April, clear skies, less humid air and a sea at 27 to 29 °C, for swimming as well as boat trips.
- Carnival: From January to Ash Wednesday, in February or early March, costumed parades liven up the Sundays until the final days of Carnival.
- Humpback whales: From December to May, they come to breed in the warm waters; February is the heart of it, with trips from the leeward coast.
- Hiking La Soufrière: From January to May, the trails are less wet; from July to October, Pointe-à-Pitre has 23 to 25 rainy days a month.
- Fewer people: From June to November, outside the summer holidays, the archipelago is greener and much quieter, at the cost of frequent showers and the risk of hurricanes.
Best avoided: August, September and October: the hurricane risk peaks in August and September (season from June to November) and Pointe-à-Pitre then gets 153 to 176 mm of rain a month.
Sources: lesilesdeguadeloupe.com, lesilesdeguadeloupe.com, meteofrance.gp
- Jan28°recommended
- Feb28°recommended
- Mar29°recommended
- Apr29°recommended
- May30°fair
- Jun31°fair
- Jul31°fair
- Aug30°not recommended
- Sep30°not recommended
- Oct30°not recommended
- Nov29°fair
- Dec28°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Guadeloupe, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 23° | 41 mm | 16 d | 27° | ✓ |
| February | 28° | 23° | 43 mm | 15 d | 27° | ✓ |
| March | 29° | 23° | 56 mm | 16 d | 27° | ✓ |
| April | 29° | 24° | 58 mm | 17 d | 28° | ✓ |
| May | 30° | 25° | 59 mm | 17 d | 29° | |
| June | 31° | 26° | 82 mm | 19 d | 29° | |
| July | 31° | 26° | 112 mm | 23 d | 29° | |
| August | 30° | 26° | 153 mm | 25 d | 30° | |
| September | 30° | 26° | 176 mm | 24 d | 30° | |
| October | 30° | 25° | 154 mm | 23 d | 30° | |
| November | 29° | 25° | 140 mm | 22 d | 29° | |
| December | 28° | 24° | 63 mm | 20 d | 29° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Guadeloupe, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Pointe-à-Pitre) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May29 to 30°
nights 23 to 25°
- 17 rainy days · 58 mm
- sea 28°
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 31°
nights 26°
- 22 rainy days · 116 mm
- sea 29°
Autumn
Sep → Nov29 to 30°
nights 25 to 26°
- 23 rainy days · 157 mm
- sea 30°
Book early for December to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Guadeloupe, month by month
EventsCarnivalJanuary to MarchFête des Cuisinières (cooks' festival)AugustTour of Guadeloupe cycle raceAugustRoute du Rhum finishNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
Diving & snorkelling: good conditions all twelve months.
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Guadeloupe, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to MarchCarnival big crowds
From January to Ash Wednesday, groups with skin drums and snare drums parade every Sunday, in Pointe-à-Pitre as well as Basse-Terre.
- AugustFête des Cuisinières (cooks' festival)
On a Saturday in August, the cooks of Pointe-à-Pitre parade in madras, baskets of dishes on their heads, before a mass and a long meal.
- AugustTour of Guadeloupe cycle race
In August, the race goes round the island for about ten days and draws crowds along the roads at every stage.
- NovemberRoute du Rhum finish big crowds
Every four years in November, the boats that set off from Saint-Malo cross the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended28°23° at night
- 41 mm · 16 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
February
Recommended28°23° at night
- 43 mm · 15 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
March
Recommended29°23° at night
- 56 mm · 16 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
April
Recommended29°24° at night
- 58 mm · 17 d
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair30°25° at night
- 59 mm · 17 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair31°26° at night
- 82 mm · 19 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
July
Fair31°26° at night
- 112 mm · 23 d
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
August
Not recommended30°26° at night
- 153 mm · 25 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended30°26° at night
- 176 mm · 24 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended30°25° at night
- 154 mm · 23 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair29°25° at night
- 140 mm · 22 d
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended28°24° at night
- 63 mm · 20 d
- sea 29°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 41 mm over 16 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
February. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 43 mm over 15 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
March. 29 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 56 mm over 16 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 58 mm over 17 days. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 59 mm over 17 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 82 mm over 19 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 112 mm over 23 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 153 mm of rain over 25 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 30 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 176 mm of rain over 24 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 154 mm of rain over 23 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 140 mm over 22 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 28 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 63 mm over 20 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?
December to April, during the carême, the dry season: 28 to 29 °C in the afternoon in Pointe-à-Pitre and 41 to 63 mm of rain a month. February brings together the archipelago's best assets, with the final days of Carnival, the peak presence of humpback whales and drier trails for climbing La Soufrière.
Which month should you avoid in Guadeloupe?
August, September and October: the hurricane risk peaks in August and September (season from June to November) and Pointe-à-Pitre then gets 153 to 176 mm of rain a month.
What is the hottest month in Guadeloupe?
June, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pointe-à-Pitre).
What is the coldest month in Guadeloupe?
January, with 28 °C at best during the day and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pointe-à-Pitre).
What is the driest month in Guadeloupe?
January: 41 mm over 16 days of rain, against 176 mm in September, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Guadeloupe?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 27 to 30 °C depending on the month (warmest in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (La Soufrière).
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