Basse-Terre Weather in February

February weather

February feels warm and fairly settled in Basse-Terre. Afternoons reach 27°C, and nights stay close to that, so the air can feel sticky. Rain falls on about ten days, but there's plenty of sunshine between showers.

It's a good month for Fort Delgrès, the town's market and coastal walks. A passing shower needn't spoil the day, but heavy rain can make forest paths slippery and cloud views from La Soufrière. If the volcano is your main goal, keep your plans flexible.

Carnival and local life

February often brings Carnival season to Guadeloupe, with music, costumes and parades in the lead-up to Mardi Gras. The exact dates shift each year, and events are spread across the island. Basse-Terre town gives you a local base, but check the year's programme before choosing a parade.

If you hate crowds, avoid travelling just for a major Carnival weekend. The season overlaps with a busy winter period, so rooms and flights can cost more than in quieter months. It's still less of a weather gamble than the wetter stretch later in the year.

Make the most of your stay

February is one of the better months for exploring the island's lush west side. You can pair Basse-Terre town with the Chutes du Carbet waterfalls, then return before late-day showers make forest roads feel less comfortable. The sea is warm, though this isn't a dry, cloudless guarantee.

Travelling with kids? The town's Fort Delgrès is an easier outing than a long mountain hike. For La Soufrière, take the route from Bains Jaunes, where the trail begins; rain can leave the path muddy, so ask locally about conditions that morning.