Best time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique
The best time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique is usually January, February and May, when a typical day grades B+, B and B+. July and August are the weakest (B- and B-). Seaweed is usually lightest in February and June and heaviest in March and November. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Guadeloupe & Martinique month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 83°F | 82°F | 46% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B | 83°F | 81°F | 47% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B | 84°F | 81°F | 46% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B | 85°F | 82°F | 54% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 87°F | 83°F | 53% | Moderate | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 88°F | 83°F | 54% | Low | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 87°F | 84°F | 66% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| August | B- | 88°F | 85°F | 71% | Moderate | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B | 88°F | 86°F | 72% | Moderate | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B | 86°F | 85°F | 66% | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| November | B | 84°F | 85°F | 66% | Moderate | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B | 83°F | 83°F | 51% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 47 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Guadeloupe & Martinique
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Villa Falvert Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
- Les Trois-Îlets Beach Resorts (Anse Mitan / Pointe du Bout) Jan A-SatA-SunB-MonB-TueC+WedB-
- Suite Villa Jan A-SatA-SunB-MonB-TueC+WedB-
- Club Med Les Boucaniers Jan A-SatB+SunC+MonC+TueB-WedB-
- Hôtel club Marouba Jan A-SatBSunCMonC+TueCWedB
- Centre UCPA - Guadeloupe Les Saintes Jan A-SatA-SunBMonB-TueC+WedB
- Coco Beach Resort Jan A-SatA-SunB+MonB+TueBWedA-
- Villa Hermine Jan A-SatA-SunB+MonB-TueB-WedB
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique?
- The best time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique is usually January, February and May, when a typical day grades B+, B and B+. July and August are the weakest (B- and B-). Seaweed is usually lightest in February and June and heaviest in March and November. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in March, November and December and lightest in February and June. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Guadeloupe & Martinique?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).