Guadeloupe
Plan a visit or move to Guadeloupe with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises checking entry requirements and health guidance before travel; standard precautions for tropical climates and occasional severe weather are recommended.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Risk of hurricanes and tropical storms, especially June‑November.
- Seismic activity, including occasional strong earthquakes.
- Active volcano La Grande Soufrière on Basse‑Terre.
- Crime levels comparable to mainland France, with typical urban precautions advised.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Guadeloupe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guadeloupe are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 176 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 23.3 | 84 | 10.6 |
| February | 26.4 | 22.9 | 93 | 10.9 |
| March | 26.9 | 23.2 | 96 | 11.4 |
| April | 27.4 | 23.9 | 85 | 11.5 |
| May | 28.2 | 24.8 | 102 | 11.2 |
| June | 28.6 | 25.3 | 115 | 11.0 |
| July | 28.7 | 25.2 | 162 | 10.9 |
| August | 29.1 | 25.6 | 146 | 10.9 |
| September | 29.5 | 25.7 | 175 | 10.7 |
| October | 28.9 | 25.4 | 176 | 10.2 |
| November | 28.0 | 24.7 | 166 | 10.1 |
| December | 27.1 | 23.7 | 105 | 10.3 |
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Research updated Monday, September 7, 2026Past and future events in Guadeloupe
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Previously
- 2009 General Strike (Liyannaj Kont Pwofitasyon)
A 44‑day strike over low wages and high cost of living that turned violent, resulting in the death of union leader Jacques Bino and prompting a visit by President Nicolas Sarkozy.
- 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Two major hurricanes struck the archipelago in September 2017, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
- 1843 Lesser Antilles Earthquake
The strongest recorded earthquake in the region, killing over a thousand people and causing major damage in Pointe‑à‑Pitre.
- 1976 La Grande Soufrière Eruption
The last eruption of Guadeloupe's active volcano, prompting the evacuation of about 73,600 residents.
- 2004 Les Saintes Earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 quake on 21 November 2004 caused one fatality and extensive material damage across the islands.
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01 · OverviewGuadeloupe, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Guadeloupe took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Guadeloupe
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06 · TravelTravelling through Guadeloupe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guadeloupe
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Guadeloupe?
The capital of Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre, and the total national population is estimated at 443,000.
02 · Q&AWhere is Guadeloupe located and what is its total area?
Guadeloupe is located in North America, spanning an area of approximately 1,780 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Guadeloupe?
The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include fr-GP.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Guadeloupe?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Guadeloupe include Les Abymes, Baie-Mahault, Le Gosier, Petit-Bourg, Sainte-Anne.
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