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Basse-Terre

Decide whether to visit or live in Basse-Terre, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Basse-Terre month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Basse-Terre 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.523.38410.6
February26.422.99310.9
March26.923.29611.4
April27.423.98511.5
May28.224.810211.2
June28.625.311511.0
July28.725.216210.9
August29.125.614610.9
September29.525.717510.7
October28.925.417610.2
November28.024.716610.1
December27.123.710510.3

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People and places shaping Basse-Terre

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Past and future events in Basse-Terre

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. British expeditionary force capture of Guadeloupe

    British expeditionary force captured the island on 23 January 1759, occupying Basse-Terre and Guadeloupe until 1763.

  2. Soufrière volcano evacuation

    73,600 inhabitants of Guadeloupe were evacuated from 15 August to 18 November 1976 due to the high activity of the Soufrière volcano.

Current public leadership

  • Marie-Luce Penchard

    Wikidata currently records this person as Basse-Terre's head of government. French politician.

People associated with this place

  • Marie-José Pérec

    Triple Olympic champion born at Basse-Terre on 9 May 1968.

  • Jacques Rousseau

    French athlete and European champion in long jump in 1978, born in Basse-Terre.

  • Luc Sonor

    International French footballer born on 15 September 1962 in Basse-Terre.

Historical figures

  • Charles Houël du Petit Pré

    Founder of Basse-Terre in 1649.

  • Louis Delgrès

    Guadeloupe hero and Commandant of Basse-Terre in 1802.

  • Gerty Archimede

    First woman admitted to the bar in Guadeloupe in 1939, born in Morne-à-l'Eau and died in Basse-Terre.

Local business and employers

  • Bologne distillery

    Rum producer located in Basse-Terre and Baillif.

Newspapers and local media

  • La Démocratie sociale

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basse-Terre. French radical republican weekly newspaper (1909-1947?).

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Basse-Terre, in brief

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02 · History

How Basse-Terre took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Basse-Terre

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Basse-Terre

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Basse-Terre

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Basse-Terre

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Basse-Terre

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08 · Questions

Questions about Basse-Terre

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Frequently Asked Questions about Basse-Terre

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01 · Q&A

Where is Basse-Terre located and what are its coordinates?

Basse-Terre is situated in Guadeloupe at geographic coordinates 15.9971, -61.7321, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Basse-Terre?

Basse-Terre has a recorded population of approximately 11,472 and observes the America/Guadeloupe time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Basse-Terre?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Basse-Terre include FR-GP, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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