When is the best time to go to Basse-terre?

When is the best time to go to Basse-terre? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Basse-terre are January, February, March, April, May, June and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • The rainiest months are July, August, September and October
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Basse-terre

For full information about the climate and weather in Basse-terre a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/81°F
3.1in
February 79°F/81°F
2.8in
March 79°F/81°F
2.8in
April 79°F/81°F
4.1in
May 81°F/83°F
6.9in
June 83°F/85°F
5.6in
July 83°F/85°F
8.2in
August 83°F/85°F
9.8in
September 83°F/86°F
9.3in
October 83°F/85°F
8.6in
November 81°F/85°F
7.2in
December 81°F/83°F
5in


Weather and climate in Basse-terre

Basse-terre enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Basse-terre is 83°F (ranging from 81°F in february to 86°F in september). Annual rainfall is 73.1in, with a minimum of 2.8in in march and a maximum of 9.8in in august.
  • Between january and april the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and, in april, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • From may to october the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains in october about 8.6in.
  • In november the climate is beautiful. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in november and you can expect to have 7.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 83°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Basse-terre

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Basse-terre: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Basse-terre

Find out when Basse-terre has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Basse-terre

  • Very low season in Basse-terre
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June, September and October.
  • Low season in Basse-terre
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, July, August and November.
  • High season in Basse-terre
    The number of visitors to Basse-terre is high in: January and April.
  • Peak season in Basse-terre
    The largest number of tourists visiting Basse-terre is during: February, March and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Basse-terre month by month



Best time for low prices in Basse-terre

Average prices of hotels in Basse-terre month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Basse-terre. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Basse-terre

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Basse-terre. This price varies by $ 35 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 28 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 63.

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