Basse-Terre Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Basse-Terre. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Basse-Terre receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 894 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Basse-Terre can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 127 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 18 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 218 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 Basse-Terre 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

Basse-Terre’s average annual precipitation is 894 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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