Historic centre
Ideal for: culture, short stays
The market, Place de la Victoire and the Mémorial ACTe, all on foot.
Pointe-à-Pitre
Guadeloupe's biggest town, with its market and the Mémorial ACTe, by the sea.
First visit: where to stay
Guadeloupe: the essentials
Plan your stay in Pointe-à-Pitre
Best areas to stay in Pointe-à-Pitre
Le Gosier
Ideal for: nightlife, beaches
The neighbouring town to the south-east: hotels, restaurants, beaches and Îlet du Gosier.
South coast of Grande-Terre (Sainte-Anne, Saint-François)
Ideal for: families, beaches
Lagoons and white-sand beaches, about half an hour or more by car.
When to go to Pointe-à-Pitre: the weather month by month
The warmest months are August and September (average highs up to 32 °C); the coolest, January and February (average lows of 21 °C). The driest months: February and March; the wettest: October and November.
| Month | Average low and high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 mm | |
| Feb | 60 mm | |
| Mar | 68 mm | |
| Apr | 97 mm | |
| May | 134 mm | |
| Jun | 108 mm | |
| Jul | 130 mm | |
| Aug | 169 mm | |
| Sept | 206 mm | |
| Oct | 215 mm | |
| Nov | 214 mm | |
| Dec | 134 mm |
Averages from the Abymes adjacent to Pointe-à-Pitre (Le Raizet Airport) weather station (1981–2010 normals): the weather in any given year may differ. Source: Wikipedia, “Pointe-à-Pitre” (accessed 28 October 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. This table is shared under the same licence.
Practical info about Pointe-à-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre is Guadeloupe’s biggest town and its main arrival point. Most visitors stay on the south coast of Grande-Terre or on Basse-Terre and come into town for the day. A car is recommended to explore the archipelago.
What to see in and around Pointe-à-Pitre
- The Mémorial ACTe, a Caribbean centre dedicated to the memory of the slave trade and slavery;
- the market and its spice stalls;
- Place de la Victoire, lined with Creole houses;
- the beaches of Grande-Terre, from Le Gosier to Saint-François;
- Pointe des Châteaux, at the island’s eastern tip;
- Marie-Galante and Les Saintes, reached by boat.
Getting to Pointe-à-Pitre
Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport is in Les Abymes, a few kilometres from the centre. Karu’lis buses link the airport with the town centre during the day, and taxis are available around the clock; most visitors hire a car on arrival.
Sargassum: depending on the year and season, sargassum seaweed washes up on some beaches, mainly on the Atlantic coast. Swimming is then advised against at affected sites: follow local advice.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Guadeloupe.