Guadeloupe
Country: Guadeloupe · Region: Southern Caribbean · Currency: Euro
Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean archipelago known as the Butterfly Island, featuring lush volcanic Basse-Terre with rainforests and waterfalls, and flat Grande-Terre with beautiful beaches. As a French overseas department, it offers European charm combined with tropical Caribbean scenery.
Top sights
Carbet Falls, Parc national de la Guadeloupe, Les Saintes islands, Marie-Galante, Distillerie Damoiseau, Mémorial ACTe museum
Things to do
- Carbet Falls
- A series of three waterfalls on the Carbet River in Basse-Terre's rainforest with trails ranging from 5-10 minutes to 3-4 hours of hiking.
- Parc national de la Guadeloupe
- A 74,100-acre protected rainforest featuring hiking trails and the 1467-meter La Soufrière volcano, the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles.
- Distillerie Damoiseau
- A rum distillery on Grande-Terre offering tours demonstrating rum production and tasting sessions of local rhum agricole.
- Mémorial ACTe
- A museum in Pointe-à-Pitre that tells the history of slavery and the slave trade from ancient times to the present day.
Beaches
- Southern coast of Grande-Terre
- The main resort area featuring developed, beautiful beaches with calm waters and beach bars.
- Les Saintes
- A scenic eight-island cluster off Guadeloupe's southern coast accessible by ferry service with one of the most beautiful bays.
Where to eat
- Creole restaurants
- Most restaurants in Guadeloupe offer local Creole cuisine and are often located on or near beaches, shores, marinas, or highways.
Bars and nightlife
- Beach bars
- Beachside venues on the southern coast of Grande-Terre where visitors can enjoy cocktails while watching the Caribbean sun.
Forecast for Guadeloupe
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Weather in Guadeloupe by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F | 72°F | 2.8 in | 18 |
| February | 81°F | 72°F | 2.7 in | 18 |
| March | 82°F | 72°F | 2.9 in | 17 |
| April | 83°F | 74°F | 3.3 in | 18 |
| May | 85°F | 76°F | 2.8 in | 18 |
| June | 86°F | 77°F | 3.7 in | 20 |
| July | 85°F | 77°F | 5.4 in | 26 |
| August | 85°F | 77°F | 6.8 in | 25 |
| September | 85°F | 77°F | 7.7 in | 25 |
| October | 84°F | 76°F | 7.0 in | 24 |
| November | 83°F | 75°F | 5.9 in | 24 |
| December | 81°F | 73°F | 3.3 in | 22 |
Getting around
Rent a car at Pointe-à-Pitre airport, use the public bus system, or hire a taxi, though buses and taxis are inexpensive ways to explore while ferries connect to nearby islands.
What to eat
Try local Creole cuisine found at beachside restaurants, including specialties like Colombo (chicken with curry and rice), accras (fish fritters), and fresh seafood, with meals typically costing €5-40.
Tips
Book a rum distillery tour to learn about Guadeloupe's rum production heritage and sample local rhum agricole, as opening times vary seasonally.
Best for
Beaches, snorkeling, hiking, waterfalls
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