Basse-Terre weather in January (Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe)

Planning a trip to Basse-Terre in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Basse-Terre, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Basse-Terre in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Basse-Terre. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Basse-Terre climate page with graphs.

 

Basse-Terre, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Guadeloupe in January

Find out more about the weather in Guadeloupe in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Basse-Terre in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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