Baie-Mahault
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to Baie-Mahault are advised to follow normal safety measures, stay aware of personal belongings, and monitor weather updates during hurricane season. No specific travel alerts are currently issued.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Low violent crime but occasional petty theft
- Hurricane season (June‑November) with potential for severe weather
- Standard health precautions (e.g., sun protection, mosquito bite prevention)
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Baie-Mahault month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baie-Mahault are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 22°C), and September the wettest (about 197 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 22.2 | 71 | 10.7 |
| February | 27.2 | 22.1 | 72 | 10.9 |
| March | 27.8 | 22.4 | 73 | 11.4 |
| April | 28.5 | 23.1 | 86 | 11.5 |
| May | 29.3 | 24.2 | 88 | 11.2 |
| June | 29.9 | 24.7 | 100 | 11.2 |
| July | 29.8 | 24.6 | 143 | 11.3 |
| August | 29.9 | 24.8 | 167 | 11.2 |
| September | 29.7 | 24.7 | 197 | 10.8 |
| October | 29.1 | 24.4 | 180 | 10.3 |
| November | 28.3 | 23.7 | 152 | 10.2 |
| December | 27.5 | 22.7 | 85 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026Past and future events in Baie-Mahault
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Previously
- Documented history · 1808
On 29 November 1808, during the Napoleonic Wars, boats from HMS Heureux attacked French vessels in the harbour and the batteries protecting them.
- Documented history · 1843
In 1843 there was a severe earthquake.
- Documented history · 1865
In October 1865, a cholera epidemic flared up.
- Documented history · 1910
In 1910, the Darboussier Factory was constructed.
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01 · OverviewBaie-Mahault, in brief
Baie-Mahault is a commune situated in the overseas department and region of Guadeloupe, France. Recognized as the second most populated commune in Guadeloupe after Les Abymes, it accommodates a total population of 30,837 inhabitants known as Baie-Mahaultiens.
The geographic layout of Baie-Mahault extends across a vast plain on the northeastern edge of Basse-Terre Island where it meets Grande-Terre, positioned at coordinates 16.26738 latitude and -61.58543 longitude. A channel called Rivière Salée or Salt River separates the two islands, while marshlands and marine cul-de-sacs characterize the local terrain. The area is located 7 kilometers northwest of Pointe-à-Pitre and 8 kilometers west of Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport.
Historically, a significant turning point for the commune arrived through natural disasters and epidemics that reshaped its built environment. Following a severe earthquake in 1843, a cholera epidemic struck in October 1865, originating and striking hardest in Mahault Bay before claiming 12,000 lives across Guadeloupe through June 1866. Decades later, the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane destroyed much of the town, compelling subsequent reconstruction efforts that included the rebuilding of the church and presbytery in 1933, the construction of an electric generating plant in 1934, and the later completion of the Hôtel de Ville in 1991.
Today, the municipality functions as a major economic center. The extensive industrial zone of Jarry makes Baie-Mahault the most industrialized commune in the islands and the largest industrial park in the Lesser Antilles. Operating within the America/Guadeloupe timezone, the local economy utilizes the EUR currency and officially employs the French language alongside Guadeloupean Creole, designated by the language code fr-GP.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baie-Mahault
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01 · Q&AWhere is Baie-Mahault located and what are its coordinates?
Baie-Mahault is situated in Guadeloupe at geographic coordinates 16.2674, -61.5854, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Baie-Mahault?
Baie-Mahault has a recorded population of approximately 30,837 and observes the America/Guadeloupe time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Baie-Mahault?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Baie-Mahault include FR-GP, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baie-Mahault?
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