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THE CLIMATE OF THE CARIBBEAN
There are 2 seasons in Guadeloupe and in the surrounding islands as a dry season called Lent "which runs from January to June and a rainy season that lasts from July to December.
Side temperature, with an average of 27 ° C there was little difference between the hottest months (from 24 ° to 31 ° C in summer) and the coldest (20 ° to 29 ° in the winter ).
The specific geography of Guadeloupe, the contrast between the Grande Terre and Basse Terre, entrainne also a climate specific to each of these islands. La Grande Terre and its limestone plateau regularly experiencing severe droughts, while at the same time, the terrain perpendicular to the flow of trade winds Basse Terre regulates the regime of rainfall.
The average annual rainfall in Guadeloupe
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Less than 1000mm |
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From 1000 to 1250mm |
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From 1250 to 1500mm |
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From 1500 to 2000mm |
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From 2000 to 3000mm |
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From 3000 to 4000mm |
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Above 4000mm |
Source Météo-France

You can see the current weather conditions live on Guadeloupe and its surroundings by clicking on the thumbnails below.
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