How warm is Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?

Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in February. It is usually lightest in February and June and heaviest in March and November. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is February hurricane season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?

No. Storm risk is very low in February.

How crowded is Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?

Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Guadeloupe & Martinique in February

February is one of the best months to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique: a typical day grades B, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 81°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayB3rd of 12 months

Highs / water83°FSea 81°F

Rain chance47%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Guadeloupe & Martinique month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: B+ · February: B · March: B. The best months are usually January, February and May, and the weakest are July and August.

Best beaches in Guadeloupe & Martinique in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Feb	Seaweed	This week
Les Trois-Îlets Beach Resorts (Anse Mitan / Pointe du Bout)	A-	Very low	SatA-SunB-MonB-TueC+WedB-
Suite Villa	A-	Very low	SatA-SunB-MonB-TueC+WedB-
Club Med Les Boucaniers	A-	Very low	SatB+SunC+MonC+TueB-WedB-
Villa Falvert	A-	Very low	SatA-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
Hôtel club Marouba	A-	Very low	SatBSunCMonC+TueCWedB
Club Résidence Igesa	A-	Very low	SatB+SunB-MonC+TueB-WedB
Le Diamant Beach Resorts	A-	Low	SatB+SunC+MonCTueCWedC+
Marina Hôtel	A-	Low	SatB+SunC+MonCTueCWedC+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in February

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Varadero & Havana (A-), Cuba's Cays (A-) and Turks & Caicos (A-) usually grade higher in February. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique?: February is one of the best months to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique: a typical day grades B, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 81°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?: Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in February. It is usually lightest in February and June and heaviest in March and November. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is February hurricane season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?: No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Guadeloupe & Martinique in February?: Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 47 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.