WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN GUADELOUPE
The Guadeloupe profits from a maritime tropical climate. The winds blow, generally, coming from the east (trade winds).
The temperature of the sea (Caribbean sea) is on average of 27°, it can go to 29° in summer.
The temperature of the air varies from 25° to 29° during the day, it can go up to 32° in summer.
From its maritime climate, the air is never chocking.
During the night, the temperature varies between 20 and 25°.
SEASONS
There are 2 seasons in Antilles.
- The wet season (from July to the end of October), during which the rains are abundant but relatively short.
- The dry season (from December to May) during which the rains are not very frequent.
October and June are transitional periods between these two seasons.
SHEDULES
In summer, the sun rise to 5 a.m and lie down at 5 p.m 30.
In winter, it rise to 6 a.m and lie down at 6 p.m 30.
The time shift with France is 5 hours in winter and 6 hours in summer.
MONEY
In the price of your cruising, all is included, except your personal
expenditures concerning the purchase of memories or others.
In the islands, the bank cards are accepted everywhere,
but cash in euros or US dollars are also available.
PHONE (cellular phone)
Mobile telephony is very developed in the islands. The tri-bands are the better choice.
The boat is equipped in 12 volts (cigar lighter) and 220 volts.
IDENTITY PAPERS
It is necessary to have a valid passport to be able to go anywhere. Don’t forget to mention
your children if those accompany you during your cruising.
MEANS OF CONNECTION
From the airport of Paris (Orly). Every day, several airline companies.
CRUISING HEALTH
You have to be very careful with the sun (it is more aggressive than these of our countries).
On the sea, we have the direct and the indirect rays of the sun due to the reflections of the waves.
The essential accessories are:
- A hat or a cap which holds well.
- One or two pairs of sunglasses.
- Sun lotion high protection (index 40).
- After sun lotion.
THE SEA SICKNESS
Inform you near your pharmacist or your doctor for certain products delivered with ordinance.
VACCINATIONS
There is no particular vaccination in the islands of the various circuits proposed.
CLOTHING TO BE CARRIED
Travel light! Choose 1 or 2 flexible bags.
Suggestions of clothing.
- 5 tee shirts
- 3 bathing suits
- 2 shorts
- 2 shirts
- 1 light trousers or dress
- 1 sweater or sweet shirt (the nights can especially appear fresh… after an exposure prolonged to the sun)
- 1 hat or cap
- 1 or 2 pairs of sun glasses
- 1 waxed or wind cutter
- 1 pair of shoe, flexible and water resistant with white sole.
- 1 pair of sandals.