Guadeloupe Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Guadeloupe. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Guadeloupe has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1161 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Guadeloupe shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 147 mm of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 51 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 217 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Guadeloupe Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Guadeloupe

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Guadeloupe. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Guadeloupe’s average annual precipitation is 1161 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Guadeloupe’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Guadeloupe Climate page.