How warm is Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?

Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. 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 November hurricane season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?

Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Guadeloupe & Martinique in November

November is a middling month for Guadeloupe & Martinique: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 66% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB9th of 12 months

Highs / water84°FSea 85°F

Rain chance66%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsModerateThanksgiving

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Guadeloupe & Martinique month by month

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

October: B · November: B · December: B. The best months are usually January, February and May, and the weakest are July and August.

Best beaches in Guadeloupe & Martinique in November

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

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

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-), Varadero & Havana (A-) and the Bahamas (A-) usually grade higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Guadeloupe & Martinique?: November is a middling month for Guadeloupe & Martinique: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 66% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?: Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. 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 November hurricane season in Guadeloupe & Martinique?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Guadeloupe & Martinique in November?: Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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.