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UV Index in Guadeloupe

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UV climate of Guadeloupe: overview

Guadeloupe stretches from 15.9971° to 16.3326° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.6 in Baie-Mahault (peak in May), while in Sainte-Rose the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.6.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical10 7.4 8.1 9 9.5 9.6 9.5 9.6 9.6 9.4 8.7 7.9 7.3 9.6

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Guadeloupe (highest UV)

Baie-Mahault · 9.6 in May Basse-Terre · 9.6 in May Capesterre-Belle-Eau · 9.6 in May Le Gosier · 9.6 in May Le Moule · 9.6 in May

Cities with the mildest sun

Sainte-Rose · max 9.6 Sainte-Anne · max 9.6 Pointe-a-Pitre · max 9.6 Petit-Bourg · max 9.6 Les Abymes · max 9.6

When do you need SPF in Guadeloupe?

Using Les Abymes as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Guadeloupe

What is the highest UV index in Guadeloupe?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.6 — in Baie-Mahault around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Guadeloupe is the sunniest?

Baie-Mahault (peak ≈ 9.6), followed by Basse-Terre and Capesterre-Belle-Eau. The mildest sun is in Sainte-Rose (max ≈ 9.6).

When is SPF needed in Guadeloupe?

In Les Abymes and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Guadeloupe?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.6. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.