When to go · Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, month by month
The best months for Guadeloupe: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry; Carnival Sundays begin in towns.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: best weather · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: fineCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatCarnival climax and Vaval burned on Ash Wednesday (10 Feb 2027 — check).Grande-Terre and the outer islands: best weather · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatDry and sunny; Mi-Carême parade mid-Lent.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: best weather · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatEaster family camping on beaches; sargassum possible.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: best weather · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGood27 May abolition holiday; quiet and warm.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: fine · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: fineCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
- JuneGoodHurricane season opens with low early risk; good value.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: rainy · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedFrench summer holidays; showers.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: rainy · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: rainyCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AugustMixedFête des Cuisinières in Pointe-à-Pitre (check date); storm risk rising.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: storm or typhoon risk · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberAvoidPeak storm month; many hotels close.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: storm or typhoon risk · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedStorms still possible; closures.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: storm or typhoon risk · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedRoute du Rhum arrivals in Pointe-à-Pitre in race years (2026 — check); rains ease late.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: rainy · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: rainyCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatChanté Nwel and Christmas peak.Grande-Terre and the outer islands: best weather · Basse-Terre highlands and west coast: fineCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande-Terre and the outer islandsLe Gosier, Sainte-Anne, Saint-François, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet | Wet | Storm | Storm | Storm | Wet | Best |
| Basse-Terre highlands and west coastLa Soufrière, national park, Deshaies, Bouillante | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet | Wet | Storm | Storm | Storm | Wet | OK |