Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72–83°F | 7h | High (115mm) | Peak | 'Le carême' dry season settles over the butterfly-shaped island—warm, breezy days across Grande-Terre's beaches. |
| February | 72–84°F | 8h | Moderate (85mm) | Peak | Guadeloupe Carnival's vibrant parades fill Pointe-à-Pitre under clear, dry-season skies. |
| March | 72–85°F | 8h | Moderate (80mm) | Peak | Reliable dry-season sun makes this a prime month for hiking La Soufrière's volcanic trails on Basse-Terre. |
| April | 74–86°F | 8h | Moderate (95mm) | Peak | Warm and mostly dry, with excellent snorkeling visibility around the Cousteau Reserve. |
| May | 75–87°F | 7h | High (135mm) | Shoulder | 'L'hivernage' wet season begins gently, though mornings stay clear for waterfall hikes. |
| June | 76–87°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Shoulder | Lush and increasingly humid as the rainforest interior of Basse-Terre turns vivid green. |
| July | 76–87°F | 6h | High (195mm) | Shoulder | Hot and green with regular tropical downpours between long sunny stretches. |
| August | 76–87°F | 6h | Very High (220mm) | Off-Peak | Peak summer heat and rainfall, with quieter beaches on Grande-Terre's Atlantic coast. |
| September | 76–87°F | 6h | Very High (240mm) | Off-Peak | The wettest, quietest month—hurricane season peaks and hotel rates fall accordingly. |
| October | 75–86°F | 6h | Very High (230mm) | Off-Peak | Still deep in the wet season with heavy rain, though many mornings stay clear before afternoon storms. |
| November | 74–85°F | 6h | High (210mm) | Shoulder | Rain begins easing as the dry season approaches, with improving conditions late in the month. |
| December | 73–84°F | 6h | High (150mm) | Peak | 'Le carême' dry season returns with sunshine and the build-up to a lively French Caribbean holiday season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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