Basse-Terre weather in April
In April, Basse-Terre sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 30 mm of rain across 9.6 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Basse-Terre's 5th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Basse-Terre's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- 9.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:56 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical April day in Basse-Terre reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 1°C cooler than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 24 |
| 2 | 26 | 24 |
| 3 | 26 | 24 |
| 4 | 26 | 24 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 |
| 7 | 26 | 24 |
| 8 | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | 26 | 24 |
| 10 | 26 | 24 |
| 11 | 26 | 24 |
| 12 | 26 | 24 |
| 13 | 26 | 24 |
| 14 | 26 | 24 |
| 15 | 26 | 24 |
| 16 | 26 | 24 |
| 17 | 26 | 24 |
| 18 | 26 | 24 |
| 19 | 26 | 25 |
| 20 | 26 | 25 |
| 21 | 26 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 | 25 |
| 23 | 26 | 25 |
| 24 | 26 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 25 |
| 27 | 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 27 | 25 |
| 29 | 27 | 25 |
| 30 | 27 | 25 |
Basse-Terre weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 24° | 30 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 25° / 24° | 22 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 26° / 24° | 19 | 7.2 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 26° / 24° | 30 | 9.6 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| May | 27° / 25° | 50 | 11.5 | 12.7 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 26° | 45 | 12.4 | 12.9 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 62 | 15.9 | 12.9 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 79 | 17.8 | 12.5 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 107 | 18.1 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 108 | 19.5 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 87 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 26° / 25° | 40 | 13.5 | 11.1 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 69 | 31 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Basse-Terre gets around 30 mm of rain over 9.6 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 31 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 35 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 35 |
| 24 | 35 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 36 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 2 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 3 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 4 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 5 | 2 | 49 | 49 |
| 6 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 7 | 2 | 46 | 52 |
| 8 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 9 | 2 | 44 | 54 |
| 10 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 11 | 2 | 41 | 57 |
| 12 | 2 | 40 | 58 |
| 13 | 2 | 39 | 59 |
| 14 | 2 | 38 | 60 |
| 15 | 2 | 36 | 62 |
| 16 | 1 | 35 | 64 |
| 17 | 1 | 34 | 65 |
| 18 | 1 | 33 | 66 |
| 19 | 1 | 32 | 67 |
| 20 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 21 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 0 | 22 | 78 |
| 27 | 0 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 0 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 0 | 19 | 81 |
| 30 | 0 | 18 | 82 |
Wind in April
Winds average 18 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:58 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:57 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:53 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:52 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:20 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.73 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.75 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Basse-Terre
None of Basse-Terre's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Basse-Terre sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Basse-Terre's rainy season runs July–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Basse-Terre sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is April a good time to visit Basse-Terre?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Basse-Terre for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Basse-Terre in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Basse-Terre sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 24°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Basse-Terre in April
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Basse-Terre in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Basse-Terre peaks around March 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Basse-Terre in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Basse-Terre is worst in June — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre sits at 16.0°N, 61.7°W, 11 m above sea level, in Guadeloupe. The nearest listed city is Capesterre-Belle-Eau, 19 km away.
Topography around Basse-Terre
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Basse-Terre.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Basse-Terre has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 337 m around an average of 66 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,456 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,444 m.
The land around Basse-Terre is covered by water (50%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, water (63%) and trees (35%) within 16 km, and water (86%) within 80 km.
Guadeloupe travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Basse-Terre (15.9971°, -61.7321°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).