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Port-Louis, Guadeloupe

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Port-Louis is a small city in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 5,515. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,515 Population 246/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guadeloupe Timezone

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About Port-Louis

Port-Louis

Port-Louis is a commune in the department of Guadeloupe, on the northwest of Grande-Terre.

People

Population5,515
Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population5,515
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates16.4175°, -61.5305°
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe
Country🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
State / ProvinceGuadeloupe
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port-Louis

Port-Louis is a small city in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 5,515. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.

Climate in Port-Louis

Port-Louis has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1564 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.1° 91.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 58.3
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.6° 69.1
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 98.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 127.3
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.4° 104.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.6° 140.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.8° 164.5
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.7° 191.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.2° 211.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.4° 177.1
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.5° 130.4
Port-Louis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Guadeloupe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates16.4175°N, 61.5305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above Guadeloupe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,503 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 73 km
May 16, 2014 114 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.9 145 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 101 km
Oct 30, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.8 140 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 137 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 75 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 95 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 123 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 63 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 122 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 146 km
Oct 27, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 136 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 133 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 37 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 112 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 135 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 92 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 101 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 81 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 60 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 287 km
2017 Maria Category 5 89 km
2017 Irma Category 5 139 km
2017 Jose Category 4 170 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 65 km
2010 Earl Category 4 167 km
2007 Dean Category 4 225 km
2000 Debby Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 198 km
1999 Jose Category 2 63 km
1998 Georges Category 4 59 km
1997 Erika Category 1 246 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 298 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 104 km
1995 Luis Category 4 110 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 71 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 84 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 4 km
1989 Dean Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 77 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 77 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 84 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 77 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 72 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 77 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 75 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 44 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 77 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 90 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 103 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 118 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 126 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 131 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 138 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 172 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 183 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in

Port-Louis has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Port-Louis

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement professionnel Nord Grande Terre
Lycée polyvalent Nord Grande-Terre
École maternelle Elise Monique Ictoi
École primaire Robert Narayanan
École maternelle Virginie Naudillon
Collège de Port-Louis
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Radio Stations near Port-Louis

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bel Radio Guadeloupe MP3

Museums in Port-Louis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beauport - Pays de la canne
Distillerie Reimonenq (Musée du Rhum)
La Maison du Cacao
Mémorial ACTe
Musée Costumes et Traditions
Musée de la Préhistoire Edgar Clerc
Musée de la vie d'Antan
Musée départemental d'Art et d'Histoire - MUSARTH
Musée L'Herminier
Musée Saint-John Perse
Musée Schoelcher
Taonaba Maison de la Mangrove

Libraries in Port-Louis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Multimédia Paul Mado0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
C.D.I0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de Documentation et d’Information Edmond Lanclas0.0
Colombe de Massabielle0.0
Cultura0.0
Lamentin Library0.0
Librairie Plus0.0
Médiathèque Achille-René Boisneuf0.0
Médiathèque du Gosier0.0
Médiathèque Raoul Georges Nicolo0.0
Moule library0.0
Petit Canal Library0.0
Port Louis library0.0
Sainte-Anne library0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-Louis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles aux poissons
Marché
Marché
Marché au Poisson
Marché aux épices
Marché aux poissons Monique Nafer
Marché central couvert
Marché de Gourdeliane
Marché de la Darse (ancien bâtiment)
Marché de la Darse (poissons)
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du vendredi
Marché nocture de Petit-Bourg
Marché nocturne de Vallette
Marché nocturne du Gosier
Zabym Fruits Légumes

Restaurants in Port-Louis

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Coucher du Soleil
Cantine
Chez Tof
Corrida du Sud
Creolita
Espace 117
Kreyol
La tortue rouge
La Vague du phare
Le L7 Restaurant Traditionnel
Le Marin Du Souffleur
Le Poisson D'or
Lisette Plats
Pizza World

Train Stations in Port-Louis

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cluny

Gas Stations in Port-Louis

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Vito

Banks in Port-Louis

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Port-Louis

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beauport Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Port-Louis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port-Louis

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
V. C. Bird International AirportANULarge Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port-Louis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port-Louis

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-Louis

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Notre Dame des Marais
Église de Notre-Dame de la Visitation
Moulin Chapelle de la Pieta

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guadeloupe

🇬🇵 About Guadeloupe

Capital Basse-Terre
Population 443,000
Area 1,780 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +590
TLD .gp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port-Louis

What is the population of Port-Louis?

Port-Louis has a population of 5,515 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 22.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port-Louis?

Port-Louis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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