Basse-Terre Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Basse-Terre, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

On average, Basse-Terre receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 2781 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Basse-Terre occur in August, with around 8.3 hours of daily sunshine. Even in November, the least sunny month, Basse-Terre doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 6.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

September, Basse-Terre’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 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 Basse-Terre Precipitation page.