Guadeloupe
Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre form this French overseas department in the eastern Caribbean.
Overview
Pointe-a-Pitre is a central hub, contrasting volcanic highlands with beach towns. French and Creole are spoken across the islands.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Basse-Terre.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 3 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌦️28°C22°C18%0.9 mm
- WedJul 15🌦️28°C22°C52%1.7 mm
- ThuJul 16🌦️29°C22°C63%2 mm
- FriJul 17🌦️28°C22°C73%4.6 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️29°C23°C63%2.4 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️28°C22°C74%6.6 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Related destinations
MartiniqueFort-de-France anchors this French overseas department in the Caribbean.Saint BarthelemyGustavia harbor anchors this French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean.Saint-MartinMarigot, Grand Case, and coastal villages anchor this French overseas collectivity.French PolynesiaExplore a French collectivity of over 100 islands, including Tahiti and Bora Bora.New CaledoniaDiscover a French Pacific territory known for its marine life and French cuisine.Wallis and FutunaA French collectivity in Polynesia, known for traditional life and preserved landscapes.
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