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 Guadeloupe National Park with varying difficulty hikes from 5-10 minutes to 3-4 hours.
- Guadeloupe National Park
- A 74,100-acre protected rainforest on Basse-Terre with trails for all skill levels and home to the 1,467-meter La Soufrière volcano.
- Zoological and Botanical Park of Guadeloupe
- Features tropical flora and fauna with rare and endangered animal species in a garden and nature reserve setting.
- Mémorial ACTe
- A museum in Pointe-à-Pitre that tells the history of slavery and the slave trade from ancient times to modern-day.
Beaches
- Southern coast of Grande-Terre
- The main resort area with developed, beautiful beaches, calm waters, and beach bars.
- Marie-Galante
- A gorgeous and rustic island with lovely scenery, great sands, 19th-century windmills and sugar cane plantations.
Where to eat
- Local Creole restaurants
- Most restaurants in Guadeloupe offer local Creole cuisine, often located on or near beaches, shores, marinas, and national highways.
- Distillerie Damoiseau
- A rum distillery on Grande-Terre offering tours of rum production and tasting sessions.
Bars and nightlife
- Beach bars
- Located along the southern coast of Grande-Terre, offering cocktails and views of the Caribbean.
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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