Basse-Terre climate
Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 1,171 mm46 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Basse-Terre climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 2578 | 2679 | 451.8 |
| Feb | 2780 | 2577 | 2679 | 311.2 |
| Mar | 2781 | 2577 | 2679 | 341.3 |
| Apr | 2882 | 2679 | 2780 | 572.3 |
| May | 2883 | 2780 | 2781 | 923.6 |
| Jun | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 1064.2 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2781 | 2883 | 1265.0 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1405.5 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2882 | 2983 | 1485.8 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1726.8 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1465.8 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2679 | 2780 | 732.9 |
| Year | 2985 | 2577 | 2781 | 1,17146 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 40% | 5.0 | 11:16 |
| Feb | 74% | 39% | 5.6 | 11:36 |
| Mar | 74% | 44% | 6.3 | 12:00 |
| Apr | 75% | 53% | 6.3 | 12:29 |
| May | 77% | 59% | 6.2 | 12:52 |
| Jun | 78% | 62% | 6.0 | 13:04 |
| Jul | 78% | 54% | 6.1 | 12:59 |
| Aug | 78% | 50% | 6.2 | 12:39 |
| Sep | 78% | 55% | 5.9 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 79% | 56% | 5.3 | 11:45 |
| Nov | 78% | 48% | 4.8 | 11:22 |
| Dec | 76% | 43% | 4.7 | 11:11 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Basse-Terre is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 25 °C77 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.7 °C4.8 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,171 mm46 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (172 mm6.8 in), the driest is February (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in March to 79% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 16 km/h (10 mph) in September to 23 km/h (14 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Basse-Terre
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–April. Average highs then reach 27 °C80 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 31 mm1.2 in to 73 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (172 mm6.8 in) and humid (79% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Basse-Terre
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 2883 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 140 mm5.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–May) — highs 2780 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 2577 to 27 °C80 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Basse-Terre compares
The nearest larger place is Roseau, about 86 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Basse-Terre has practically the same average temperature. It receives 17% less precipitation (1,171 mm46 in vs 1,419 mm56 in).
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Saint Johns (Antigua and Barbuda, Aw), Plymouth (Montserrat, Aw) and Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Roseau 86 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Climate in Plymouth 94 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Climate in Saint Johns 126 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,108 mm44 in
- Climate in Fort-de-France 170 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,478 mm58 in
- Climate in Basseterre 179 km · 27 °C81 °F · 792 mm31 in
- Climate in Castries 236 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,444 mm57 in
- Climate in Gustavia 242 km · 27 °C81 °F · 614 mm24 in
- Climate in Marigot 271 km · 27 °C81 °F · 614 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Basse-Terre?
September is the warmest month in Basse-Terre. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Basse-Terre?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
When does it rain the most in Basse-Terre?
October is the wettest month with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.