Climate of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France
Point-value climate at Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe, France). Population approximately 307.
Located in Guadeloupe, France, Basse-Terre has a tropical climate. Population approximately 307. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.5°C / 70.7°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 66 mm / 2.6 in (March) to 200 mm / 7.9 in (September) — about 1610 mm / 63.4 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basse-Terre's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5°C70.7°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| February | 21.5°C70.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 22°C71.6°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 22.9°C73.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.3°C75.7°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24°C75.2°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.3°C72.1°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Basse-Terre's warmest month is August at an average of 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and its driest month is March with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre, in Guadeloupe, France, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.5°C / 70.7°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1610 mm / 63.4 in, with the wettest month being September (200 mm / 7.9 in) and the driest March (66 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Basse-Terre in August?
The average temperature in Basse-Terre in August is 24.5°C / 76.1°F, with rainfall of about 194 mm / 7.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Basse-Terre?
The driest month in Basse-Terre is March, with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22°C / 71.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Basse-Terre?
The wettest month in Basse-Terre is September, with approximately 200 mm / 7.9 in of average monthly rainfall.