Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe · Guadeloupe · Pointe-à-Pitre

Butterfly-shaped islands split by a mangrove channel, a volcano you can hike to the sulphurous summit of before lunch, and waterfalls cool enough to justify the climb straight after.

The best time to visit Guadeloupe is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F). Local time there is 14:18 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

Dec–Apr

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

PTP · Pointe-à-Pitre

Good for

sunshine and salt water landscape doing the heavy lifting an unhurried pace eating extremely well

In season

January February March April December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 40°C68 to 104°F Rain0 to 200mm0 to 7.9in

January · high 83°F · rain 1.6in · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Pointe-à-Pitre, the arrival airport

Guadeloupe month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	28°C83°F	41mm1.6in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
February	28°C83°F	40mm1.6in	11.6h11.6h	in the recommended window
March	29°C84°F	53mm2.1in	12.0h12.0h	in the recommended window
April	29°C85°F	59mm2.3in	12.5h12.5h	in the recommended window
May	30°C87°F	54mm2.1in	12.9h12.9h
June	31°C88°F	93mm3.7in	13.1h13.1h
July	31°C88°F	123mm4.8in	13.0h13.0h
August	31°C87°F	148mm5.8in	12.7h12.7h
September	31°C87°F	198mm7.8in	12.2h12.2h
October	30°C86°F	193mm7.6in	11.7h11.7h
November	29°C85°F	128mm5.0in	11.3h11.3h
December	29°C84°F	59mm2.3in	11.2h11.2h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Plug: C, E, G · 230 V
Driving: on the right

1 USD is about 0.87 EUR.

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?

The best time to visit Guadeloupe is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F).

How warm does Guadeloupe get?

Typical daytime highs in Guadeloupe are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).

Is Guadeloupe expensive?

On the ground, Guadeloupe is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Guadeloupe good for?

Guadeloupe is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well.