Deshaies Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Deshaies, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
On average, Deshaies receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 796 mm.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 113 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 32 mm over 15 rainy days.September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°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 Deshaies 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
Deshaies’s average annual precipitation is 796 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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 Deshaies’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Deshaies Climate page.