Guadeloupe — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Guadeloupe. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Bouillante28°C
- Saint-François28°C
- Basse-Terre28°C
- Capesterre-Belle-Eau28°C
- Anse Bertrand28°C
- Port-Louis28°C
- Baie-Mahault28°C
- Sainte-Anne28°C
- Petit Canal28°C
- Les Saintes28°C
- Grand Bourg28°C
- Le Gosier28°C
- Sainte Rose28°C
- Pointe A Pitre28°C
- Le Moule28°C
- Trois Rivieres28°C
- Marie-Galante28°C
- Pointe Noire28°C
- Deshaies28°C
- Petit Bourg28°C
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Guadeloupe’s surrounding waters remain inviting throughout the year, with sea surface temperatures typically ranging from about 25–29 °C (77–84 °F). In winter months (December–February) temperatures average around 25–27 °C (77–81 °F), spring (March–May) warms slightly to roughly 26–28 °C (79–82 °F), and summer into early autumn (June–October) is usually at the warmest, about 27–29 °C (81–84 °F). These steady, tropical temperatures mean the water is comfortably warm for swimming without a wetsuit for most visitors. Visibility is often good for snorkeling and diving, especially in sheltered bays and around coral reefs on the leeward Caribbean side of the islands.
Swimming Conditions
Swimming is allowed and widely practiced year-round, though conditions vary by coast and season. Many beaches on the sheltered, western Caribbean side offer calm, reef-protected waters that are ideal for families, snorkeling and casual swimmers, while the exposed Atlantic-facing beaches can have stronger surf, currents and occasional rip tides that make them better suited to experienced swimmers or surfers. The official advice is to heed local safety flags and lifeguard instructions where present, and to avoid swimming during heavy storms or when authorities warn of hazardous conditions — particularly during the hurricane season from June to November when rough seas, stronger currents and occasional jellyfish or Sargassum influxes can occur. Overall, Guadeloupe’s warm sea temperatures and varied coastal environments provide excellent swimming opportunities for a broad range of activities, from relaxed beach bathing to snorkeling and open-water swimming.