Basse-Terre weather by month & the best time to visit
Guadeloupe · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Basse-Terre is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with March and January close behind. Basse-Terre averages about 2,932 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F and roughly 31 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Basse-Terre is February, then March and January. The dullest month is September (69/100, 148 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre gets a lot of sun: around 2,932 hours a year. February (91/100) is noticeably better than September (69). It ranks #3 of 5 destinations in Guadeloupe for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,932 hours. The year's 1,170 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 45 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 31 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 90 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 34 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 86 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 57 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| May | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 92 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 106 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 73 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 126 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 140 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 148 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 172 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 70 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 146 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 83 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 73 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Basse-Terre by month
The sea off Basse-Terre is warmest in September at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in February at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Basse-Terre: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre is a beach resort in Guadeloupe with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Basse-Terre get a year?
Basse-Terre gets about 2,932 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
The sunniest time to visit Basse-Terre is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F.
What is the least sunny month in Basse-Terre?
September is the least sunny month in Basse-Terre, scoring 69/100 with about 148 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Basse-Terre?
The sea in Basse-Terre ranges from about 27°C (February) to 31°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Basse-Terre?
The typical midday UV index in Basse-Terre peaks around 11 (extreme) in March, easing to about 7 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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