Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Guadeloupe in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #6
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#7
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Guadeloupe · MayPhoto: ROLLAND POMARET · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 27 | 26 | 11 | 51 | 7.9 | 77 | 5.7 | 27 | 79 |
| May (selected) | 28 | 27 | 16 | 82 | 7.7 | 79 | 5.7 | 28 | 69 |
| June | 28 | 27 | 17 | 88 | 7.5 | 78 | 6.3 | 28 | 66 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +10 | -0.8 °C | -0.9 °C | -5 | -30.7 mm | +0.2 h | -1.8 % | ±0 m/s | -0.6 °C |
| June | -3 | +0.6 °C | +0.7 °C | +0.8 | +6.1 mm | -0.2 h | -0.1 % | +0.6 m/s | +0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Guadeloupe in May?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Guadeloupe in May?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Guadeloupe in May?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 82 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Guadeloupe. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. May is not among them.