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Pointe-à-Pitre offers a pragmatic gateway to Caribbean life, blending the administrative pulse of Guadeloupe with a laid-back, tropical rhythm. It is an ideal base for professionals who want authentic local immersion and easy access to regional amenities without the isolation of a remote island outpost. You’ll find reliable healthcare and functional public transport, making the daily logistics of family life far more manageable than in more rugged locales.
However, the reality is a trade-off: you exchange the manicured ease of a resort destination for a bustling, unvarnished urban center. While the safety and infrastructure are stable, the city’s pace is dictated by local rhythms, requiring a mindset shift toward patience and adaptability.
Population
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Area
0.77 km²
Density
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Founded
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Language
French
Distance to Coast
354 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Pointe-a-Pitre
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Climate & Weather in Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) with consistently warm temperatures through the year and a marked wetter season from late summer into autumn. Long-term climate normals show average annual temperatures around 25.4–26.7°C, annual precipitation around 1,000–1,900 mm, and high humidity typical of a warm Caribbean coastal setting.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
25°C
Climate Type
Tropical savanna
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
240
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
25-28°C
Spring is warm and gradually becomes wetter, with rainfall increasing from the drier late-winter period into May. Humidity rises and afternoons are often hot and humid.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
27-29°C
Summer is hot, humid, and frequently rainy, with some of the year’s highest precipitation totals occurring in this period. Daytime temperatures commonly reach the upper 20s Celsius.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
26-28°C
Autumn is the wettest part of the year, with September to November often bringing heavy showers and tropical-storm risk. Temperatures stay very warm and conditions remain humid.
Very High rainfall
Winter
December - February
24-26°C
Winter is the driest and slightly cooler season, but it remains warm by most standards. Rainfall is lower than in late summer and autumn, and sunshine is generally more frequent.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Pointe-a-Pitre
Advantages
Pointe-a-Pitre
Rich Caribbean cultural heritage
18 historical cultural sites
Tropical island lifestyle
French Caribbean cuisine
Affordable island living
Close-knit community atmosphere
Disadvantages
Pointe-a-Pitre
Limited job opportunities
High unemployment rates
Expensive housing costs
No coworking spaces
Limited higher education options
Safety & Security in Pointe-a-Pitre
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
France Avg
55
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Pointe-a-Pitre to France averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Pointe-a-Pitre
France Average
No city-specific data available — showing France country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 60/100
No data for Pointe-a-Pitre — showing hazard indicators from nearby Clermont-Ferrand (~84 km).
