Average Monthly Sunshine in Basse-Terre

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Basse-Terre receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Basse-Terre occur in August, with around 248 hours of sunshine. Even in November, the least sunny month, Basse-Terre still enjoys a comfortable 207 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2781 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Year-round, Basse-Terre offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, August, with 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, and November, the least sunny month, with 6.9 hours, is minimal.

Basse-Terre’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Basse-Terre’s wettest month, receives 99 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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.