Guadeloupe Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Year-round, Guadeloupe offers consistent sunshine. The difference between the sunniest month, August, with 248 hours, and November, the least sunny month, with 207, is minimal. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2781 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Guadeloupe enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In August, you can expect approximately 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, while even in November, Guadeloupe still receives about 6.9 hours.

Guadeloupe enjoys an average of 2781 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, Guadeloupe’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guadeloupe Precipitation page.