The climate in Basse-Terre during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Basse-Terre and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.8°C 82°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.3°C 68.6°F |
Average temperature | 24.1°C 75.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 352 mm 13.8 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
Humidity | 82% |
Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Basse-Terre with around 352mm 13.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Basse-Terre in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 28°C 82.4°F |
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Driest month: | February | 149mm 5.9ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Wettest month: | September | 385mm 15.2ins |