Best time to visit Martinique
The best time to visit Martinique is during February through April, when you can expect the least amount of rainfall.
However, anytime from December through April during the cooler season is good, with temperatures ranging from an average low of 22°C (71°F) to a high of 29°C (85°F).
Martinique weather
Martinique experiences a hot and humid tropical climate year-round, with a relatively cool, dry season from January to mid-April, and a hot, humid and rainy season from early-June through November.
Rain can fall at any time in Martinique but usually as light showers. Rainfall varies depending on area but is more frequent and abundant from May to November, and less frequent from December to April. February and March are the driest months.
The northern mountains region of the island has more rainfall than the southern coastal regions. Temperatures are cooler at higher elevations.
Here are the average temperatures recorded in Fort-de-France, the capital.
What is the best month to visit Martinique?
February, March and April are the best months to visit Martinique, since this is the least rainy time of year, with hot, sunny weather, mainly clear skies and good conditions for swimming.
December and January are also acceptable months, although with occasional showers.
What is the hottest month in Martinique?
The hottest month of the year in Martinique is June, with an average high of 31°C (87°F) with high heat and humidity, and low of 25°C (77°F).
The hot season lasts from late-July to late-October, with an average daily high temperature above 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Martinique?
The coldest month in Martinique is February, with an average daytime high temperature of 29°C (84°F) and an average low temperature of 22°C (71°F).
The cooler season lasts from mid-December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 30°C (86°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Martinique?
The sunniest time of year in Martinique is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's seven hours of sunshine per day.
What is the humidity in Martinique?
Martinique experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 75% – 83% over the course of the year.
Typically, it's humid all year round.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Martinique?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Martinique is 22°C (72°F), and varies over the course of the year from humid at 21°C (70°F) to muggy at 24°C (75°F).
When is the sea warmest in Martinique?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Martinique in September when the water temperature averages 29°C (84°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea is warm enough for swimming all year-round in Martinique.
Which month has the most rain in Martinique?
October is usually the wettest month in Martinique with 231mm (9in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 14 days.
The wet season lasts from early-June through to mid-December, with a greater than 33% chance of any given day being a wet day. Downpours are usually followed by hot and sunny weather.
The drier season lasts from mid-December through May.
Which is the windiest month in Martinique?
The windiest month of the year in Martinique is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 28 kilometres per hour (15 knots; 17mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-November to mid-August, with average wind speeds of more than 24 kilometres per hour (13 knots; 15mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-August to late-November. The calmest month of the year in Martinique is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 21 kilometres per hour (10 knots; 12mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Martinique is from the east throughout the year.
What's the likelihood of a storm in Martinique?
The months of June through November all carry a slight risk of a tropical storm, with the likelihood greatest from August to October, with a 4% risk in September.
Martinique Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 78 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 79 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 108 | 80 | 75 | 95 | 115 | 137 | 193 | 229 | 208 | 231 | 217 | 140 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High Season: December to late-May; Low season: June to November.
Source: Meteorological data for Martinique is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by Météo-France at the closest weather station: Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), located 8km (5mi) east of the capital, Fort-de-France. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Martinique: 16 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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