Guadeloupe · SpringMonth summary
Guadeloupe weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 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: Favourable conditions in May (7.5/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Guadeloupe. Temperatures rise (30°F) 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 82°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 73°F | 84°F | 52% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 58% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 88°F | 65% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 79% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 86°F | 83% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 77°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 84°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 84°F | 63% | 0.1in | 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 86°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 86°F, 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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