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Basse-Terre

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Updated Monday, September 14, 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. 1976 Soufrière volcano evacuation

    73,600 inhabitants of Guadeloupe were evacuated from Basse-Terre due to high volcanic activity; many never returned.

  2. Hurricane Hugo damage (1989)

    The boulevard in Basse-Terre suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Hugo.

  3. Hurricane Omar damage (2008)

    Further storm damage to Basse-Terre infrastructure caused by Hurricane Omar.

  4. Opening of modern ferry terminal

    A new ferry terminal with a capacity of 100 passengers opened on 2 October 2015, improving cruise‑ship and inter‑island connections.

  5. 2022 population census

    The urban area of Basse-Terre recorded 48,467 inhabitants in 2022, with 9,419 living in the city proper.

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

No person with a direct, sourced association to Basse-Terre has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Basse-Terre yet.

Local business and employers

  • Bologne distillery

    Rum producer located in Basse-Terre, one of the few remaining large‑scale distilleries on the island.

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

  • Basse-Terre Cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. Cathedral located in Guadeloupe, in France.

  • Fort Delgrès

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. Historic fort in Guadeloupe.

  • Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. Church located in Guadeloupe, in France.

  • Arsenal (Basse-Terre)

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. Former artillery barracks in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe.

  • Maison Chapp

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. House in Basse-Terre, France.

  • Maison Liensol

    Wikidata places this site in Basse-Terre. House in Basse-Terre, France.

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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 of an elevation monitored in local 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 (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Basse-Terre?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Basse-Terre include fr-GP, and the circulating currency is EUR.

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