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Guadeloupe in March: go or not?

Good time. Guadeloupe in March gets 7.8/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 16.25°N · 61.55°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Guadeloupe · March
7.8
23–29°
Temperature
52%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : robin inizan via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

March falls in the wet season in Guadeloupe. Showers are often brief but intense. With 52.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.

March ranks 3 out of 12 months in Guadeloupe. Compared to February: +2°F daytime, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 21
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Guadeloupe is January (8.0/10), 0.2 pt higher than March.

See January →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Guadeloupe, French overseas department in the Lesser Antilles: 660 sq miles, 380,000 inhabitants, butterfly-shaped archipelago (mountainous Basse-Terre to the west + flatter Grande-Terre to the east). January is my favorite month (8.3/10): 73-82°F, 50% rain, sea at 81°F, this is the carême (dry season).

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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 ⓘSeptember · 83%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location

Where is Guadeloupe ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Guadeloupe
Tropical climate with a 8.0 → 4.6 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?
January is the best month with 82°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.6h of sunshine and 50.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Guadeloupe get in January?
Guadeloupe averages 7.6 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
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 January?
In January, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Guadeloupe good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Guadeloupe scores 7.3/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.4/10.
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.
Can you swim in Guadeloupe in March?
In March, the sea averages 80°F in Guadeloupe: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Guadeloupe in March?
The average UV index reaches 8 in March in Guadeloupe (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.