December weather forecast
Guadeloupe

December in Guadeloupe marks the commencement of the dry season, characterized by reduced rainfall and consistent temperatures. During this month, average temperatures typically fluctuate between 22°C (71.6°F) at night and 29°C (84.2°F) during the day.

In Basse-Terre, the influence of the nearby La Grande Soufrière volcano continues to provide slightly cooler temperatures. The city experiences average temperatures ranging from 21°C (69.8°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), offering a cooler retreat compared to the rest of the island.

The city of Pointe-à-Pitre, located on Grande-Terre island, sees temperatures from 22°C (71.6°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in December. The city's coastal location continues to moderate the heat, with sea breezes providing a refreshing contrast to the warmth of the day.

December experiences a further reduction in rainfall compared to November, with about 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. Despite the decrease in rainfall, the island still enjoys around 7 hours of sunshine per day, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Compared to November, December in Guadeloupe experiences a slight decrease in temperatures and a noticeable reduction in rainfall as the dry season gets into full swing. Looking ahead to January, this trend of stable temperatures and low rainfall continues, maintaining the pleasant conditions associated with the dry season.

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• Pointe-a-Pitre - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Pointe-a-Pitre is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. In Pointe-a-Pitre in December, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Le Gosier - December »
  In Le Gosier in December, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F). On the first day of December in Le Gosier, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:32.
• Sainte-Anne - December »
  During the month of December, Sainte-Anne's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F). In Sainte-Anne in December, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.
• Le Moule - December »
  December in Le Moule encapsulates a defining transformation in the climate with rainfall further declining to 68mm (2.68") across around 23.9 days. In Le Moule, in December, during 23.9 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Basse Terre - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Basse Terre are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Basse Terre during December, the rain falls for 23.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.
• Deshaies - December »
  With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Deshaies, Guadeloupe. December has the least sunshine of the year in Deshaies with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.
• Terre-de-Haut - December »
  January, February, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe. In Terre-de-Haut during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 279mm (10.98") of precipitation.
• Baie Mahault - December »
  The months with the least sunshine in Baie Mahault are January through December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine. The months with the least sunshine in Baie Mahault are January through December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.
• Sainte Croix - December »
  With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sainte Croix, Guadeloupe. In Sainte Croix in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
• Grande Anse - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Grande Anse. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Grande Anse.