Is Pointe-à-Pitre sunnier than Marigot?

They are nearly tied: Pointe-à-Pitre gets about 2,932 hours of sunshine a year and Marigot about 2,975.

Which is warmer, Pointe-à-Pitre or Marigot?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: Pointe-à-Pitre averages 28°C (82°F), Marigot 28°C (82°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), Pointe-à-Pitre or Marigot?

Pointe-à-Pitre scores better across November–February: 84/100 average versus 80, with daytime highs around 27°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Pointe-à-Pitre or Marigot?

Pointe-à-Pitre — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

Pointe-à-Pitre vs Marigot: which is sunnier?

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Pointe-à-Pitre and Marigot are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 2,932 vs 2,975 hours a year. Pointe-à-Pitre has the higher Sunshine Score in 9 of 12 months; the other 3 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe — Pointe-à-Pitre

At a glance

	Pointe-à-Pitre	Marigot
Sunshine hours / year	2,932	2,975
Sunniest month	February (90/100)	February (88/100)
Nov–Feb average score	84/100	80/100
Jun–Aug average score	76/100	70/100
Rain / year	1,076 mm	1,419 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	30°C / 86°F
Peak midday UV	11 (extreme)	12 (extreme)

Pointe-à-Pitre vs Marigot month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Pointe-à-Pitre	Marigot	Pointe-à-Pitre	Marigot	Pointe-à-Pitre	Marigot	Pointe-à-Pitre	Marigot
January	89	85	26°	27°	41	61	27°	28°
February	90	88	26°	26°	32	45	27°	28°
March	90	88	26°	27°	36	46	28°	28°
April	87	83	27°	27°	51	75	29°	28°
May	81	77	28°	28°	83	106	29°	29°
June	79	72	28°	28°	96	133	30°	30°
July	75	69	28°	29°	115	157	30°	29°
August	73	69	29°	29°	130	173	30°	30°
September	72	69	29°	29°	134	169	31°	30°
October	69	69	29°	29°	161	199	31°	30°
November	73	69	28°	28°	130	161	30°	30°
December	84	79	27°	27°	67	94	29°	29°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Pointe-à-Pitre · Feb even · Mar even · Apr Pointe-à-Pitre · May Pointe-à-Pitre · Jun Pointe-à-Pitre · Jul Pointe-à-Pitre · Aug Pointe-à-Pitre · Sep Pointe-à-Pitre · Oct even · Nov Pointe-à-Pitre · Dec Pointe-à-Pitre.

When to pick which

November–February: Pointe-à-Pitre (average score 84/100 vs 80). Daytime highs are similar (27°C vs 27°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Pointe-à-Pitre (average score 86/100 vs 83). Daytime highs are similar (27°C vs 27°C).
June–August: Pointe-à-Pitre (average score 76/100 vs 70). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 29°C).
September–October: too close to call — Pointe-à-Pitre averages 71/100, Marigot 69/100. Daytime highs are similar (29°C vs 29°C).

Sea temperature

Pointe-à-Pitre's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Pointe-à-Pitre all year, Marigot all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Pointe-à-Pitre weather by month · Marigot weather by month.

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