Basse-Terre weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Basse-Terre this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Basse-Terre in May?
Basse-Terre is a region in Guadeloupe. May in Basse-Terre generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Deshaies.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baille-Argent with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Capesterre-Belle-Eau with 82 mm. Meanwhile, Deshaies enjoys approximately 245 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Basse-Terre, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Basse-Terre's yearly weather, check out our Basse-Terre climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Basse-Terre?
Deshaies
In May Deshaies generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bouillante
In May Bouillante generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sainte-Rose
In May Sainte-Rose generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Capesterre-Belle-Eau
In May Capesterre-Belle-Eau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pointe-Noire
In May Pointe-Noire generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Basse-Terre, in Guadeloupe.
Is May the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Basse-Terre with overall perfect weather in Deshaies. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Basse-Terre is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally perfect weather in Deshaies. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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