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The French island of Guadeloupe is very civilized with its educated population, modern highways, well kept towns and large marinas. Guadeloupe offers rain forest hiking, superb French and Creole dining, rum plantation tours and countless anchorages.
Average air temperatures
A tropical climate maintains even temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 28°C to 31°C during the day and 19°C to 23°C at night.
Average water temperatures
A tropical climate keeps the clear waters warm year-round, ranging from 25°C in February to 28°C in August.
Best time to visit
June through November is considered hurricane season between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The wettest months are from July to November while January to June to the driest.
Not to miss while you are in the Guadeloupe area
Les Saintes… are a group of nine islands with colorfully painted harbors, governed by Guadeloupe and located 15km southwest of Guadeloupe. Terre-de-Haut is the central island and offers a natural harbor guarded by fort Napoleon.
Dominica… is nestled halfway between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Dominica has an incredibly rugged topography and has a third world feel to it. One of the more naturally interesting Caribbean islands, it is home to some of the last pure blood Carib Indians, two indigenous parrot species, dozens of waterfalls, a boiling volcanic lake, and the Cabrits National Marine Park. Dominica is the last of the Leeward Islands before the Windward Islands begin.
Martinique… was discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus is and interesting blend of French and Caribbean culture. The island is mountainous and features four separate pitons or volcanic mountain areas. The Piton Conil and Morne Jacob are in the north of the island and the Pitons du Carbet is a group of five extinct volcanoes covered by beautiful rainforest. The highest and most famous of the island's volcanic mountains is Mont Pelee, which erupted in 1902 and killed 30,000 people in the town of St Pierre, which was considered the Paris of the Lesser Antilles at the time. Although the island has a sad past, the jubilant population celebrates colorful festivals, the restaurants offer great French Creole gastronomy and there are multitudes of beautiful sandy beaches.
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