When to go
The best time to visit Guadeloupe is from
January to March, since it's the coolest and driest period of the year. In December and April, which are usually acceptable months, the rains can sometimes be abundant.
In the May-October period, the weather is hot and humid; there is no shortage of sunshine, but showers and thunderstorms are frequent, and sometimes abundant, especially in the second part, from August to October, when the risk of hurricane increases as well.
What to pack
All year round: bring
light, tropics-friendly clothing, a sun hat, sunscreen, and possibly a light sweatshirt and a light raincoat for thunderstorms. From December to March, you can add a light sweatshirt for the evening.
When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
You can bring a sweatshirt, a raincoat and hiking boots when going hiking in La Grande Soufrière.
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