Guadeloupe · SpringMonth summary
Guadeloupe weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guadeloupe in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Guadeloupe. January remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Guadeloupe in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Guadeloupe. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Guadeloupe averages 30°C, 58% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guadeloupe in May
Is May a good time to visit Guadeloupe?
May is an excellent time to visit Guadeloupe (score 7.5/10). With 30°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 58% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Guadeloupe in May?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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