Climate in Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe has a highly diverse climate, with major differences between regions. Annual temperatures range from lows of -17°C in the coldest regions to highs of 36°C in the warmest areas. Precipitation is relatively consistent across the country, ranging between 216mm and 376mm annually. Some regions receive significant snowfall, with up to 283cm annually, while other areas see little to none. The warmest areas are hot year-round while the coldest regions remain very cold, making Guadeloupe a country of sharp climate contrasts.

Temperature patterns across Guadeloupe vary by region, with distinct differences between areas. The Central is the warmest part of the country, with peak temperatures reaching 36°C and an annual average of 27°C. Cooler conditions are found in the Central, where winter lows drop to -17°C and an annual average of -6°C. This 32°C difference in annual averages between regions means travellers can experience vastly different conditions depending on which part of Guadeloupe they visit. Regional differences are most pronounced in winter, when temperatures across Guadeloupe can vary by up to 38°C between regions. For example, Grand-Bourg in the Guadeloupe averages 27°C annually, while Beauséjour in the Guadeloupe averages -6°C.

Precipitation across Guadeloupe is moderately consistent, with regional totals ranging between 216mm and 376mm annually. The Central receives the most rainfall, at approximately 376mm annually. The Central is the driest, with around 215mm per year. Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly across the seasons, with no strong wet or dry period in most regions. The Central sees the most snowfall, with up to 283cm annually, while other parts of the country receive little to none. Visitors heading to wetter areas can expect more frequent rain than those staying in drier parts of the country.