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When to visit Guadeloupe?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
50% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (79%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Grande-Terre BeachesDecember–April — Sainte-Anne, Saint-François and Pointe des Châteaux.
RainforestYear-round — Carbet Falls, La Soufrière and national park.
Cousteau ReserveDecember–May — reef diving, turtles and Malendure corals.
Creole FoodYear-round — bokit, colombo, accras and ti'punch.
FamilyFebruary–April — lagoon beaches, aquarium and mangrove trips.
Monthly climate data
Guadeloupe weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 28°C | 50% | 1.3 | 10.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 28°C | 53% | 1.6 | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 23°C | 29°C | 52% | 1.8 | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 59% | 2.0 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 58% | 2.5 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 31°C | 65% | 2.9 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 31°C | 75% | 3.7 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 79% | 4.7 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 5.9 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 5.2 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 76% | 4.8 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 29°C | 63% | 2.1 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°C, 56% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 73% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 78% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°C, 55% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 50% rainy days and 28°C.
August is the wettest month with 79% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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