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Guadeloupe: best months to visit

February (8.2/10) · October (4.9/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 16.25°N · 61.55°W
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February
Depends on your goals
8.2/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (8.2/10)
🌤️ Apr
Alt. (8.2/10)
Oct
Plus rude (4.9/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Guadeloupe?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Guadeloupe, February and April clearly stand out. October concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 8.2 April · 8.2 March · 8.1 January · 8.0 ⚠️ October · 4.9
8.0
Jan
8.2
Feb
8.1
Mar
8.2
Apr
5.4
May
5.2
Jun
5.1
Jul
5.0
Aug
5.0
Sep
4.9
Oct
5.0
Nov
7.7
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Guadeloupe offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.2 in February vs 4.9 in October.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →73°F82°F51%1.3mm7.6h8.0/10Best period
☀️ February →73°F82°F44%1.6mm8.1h8.2/10Best period
☀️ March →73°F84°F36%1.8mm7.5h8.1/10Best period
☀️ April →75°F84°F36%2.0mm8.0h8.2/10Best period
🌥️ May →77°F86°F42%2.5mm7.9h5.4/10Decent period
🌥️ June →79°F88°F44%2.9mm7.9h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ July →79°F88°F49%3.7mm7.9h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ August →79°F88°F53%4.7mm8.0h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ September →77°F86°F54%5.9mm7.2h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ October →77°F86°F56%5.2mm7.0h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ November →75°F84°F58%4.8mm6.9h5.0/10Decent period
☀️ December →75°F84°F53%2.1mm7.2h7.7/10Best period
☀️ January
8.0/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %51%
Sun7.6h
Best period
☀️ February
8.2/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %44%
Sun8.1h
Best period
☀️ March
8.1/10
T°73°F / 84°F
Rain %36%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ April
8.2/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %36%
Sun8.0h
Best period
🌥️ May
5.4/10
T°77°F / 86°F
Rain %42%
Sun7.9h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.2/10
T°79°F / 88°F
Rain %44%
Sun7.9h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.1/10
T°79°F / 88°F
Rain %49%
Sun7.9h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.0/10
T°79°F / 88°F
Rain %53%
Sun8.0h
Decent period
🌥️ September
5.0/10
T°77°F / 86°F
Rain %54%
Sun7.2h
Decent period
🌥️ October
4.9/10
T°77°F / 86°F
Rain %56%
Sun7.0h
Decent period
🌥️ November
5.0/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %58%
Sun6.9h
Decent period
☀️ December
7.7/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %53%
Sun7.2h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Apr
Good transition
May · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.6 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
67°F · Humid
☔ Rain
44% · 1.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.1h/day
Week by week

Guadeloupe week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Apr 2 to Apr 8, mostly dry in 8 years out of 10 (1.9 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Oct 1 to Oct 7, mostly dry in 0 years out of 10 (3.8 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 12/1083°FJan 83/1082°FJan 150/1083°FJan 223/1083°FJan 293/1083°F
FebFeb 53/1083°FFeb 125/1083°FFeb 196/1083°FFeb 262/1083°F
MarMar 58/1084°FMar 127/1084°FMar 192/1084°FMar 266/1084°F
AprApr 28/1085°FApr 94/1085°FApr 167/1085°FApr 234/1085°FApr 304/1086°F
MayMay 75/1086°FMay 144/1087°FMay 215/1087°FMay 285/1087°F
JunJun 44/1087°FJun 114/1088°FJun 183/1087°FJun 253/1088°F
JulJul 20/1087°FJul 93/1087°FJul 161/1088°FJul 232/1088°FJul 301/1087°F
AugAug 62/1088°FAug 131/1087°FAug 203/1087°FAug 272/1087°F
SepSep 32/1087°FSep 102/1087°FSep 172/1087°FSep 241/1087°F
OctOct 10/1087°FOct 83/1086°FOct 151/1086°FOct 222/1085°FOct 292/1085°F
NovNov 51/1084°FNov 122/1084°FNov 193/1084°FNov 261/1084°F
DecDec 33/1084°FDec 103/1083°FDec 172/1083°FDec 244/1083°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Guadeloupe

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min72°75°79°82°86°90°201620172018201920202021202220232024202587°F — decade peak (2024)+1.25°F / decade
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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Guadeloupe

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 58%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.2 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
16.25°N · 61.55°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?
March is the best month with 84°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 36.0% rainy days. The months of March & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Guadeloupe get in March?
Guadeloupe averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Guadeloupe?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Guadeloupe in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
Is Guadeloupe good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Guadeloupe scores 7.4/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 7.7/10.
When should you avoid Guadeloupe?
August is the most difficult month to visit Guadeloupe, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.