MQ Martinique, Martinique

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Martinique

Martinique, Caribbean island of flowers — Mount Pelée, black sand beaches and AOC rum.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.64°N 61.02°W
AprilBest month
29°COptimal temperature
55%Rainy days

When to visit Martinique?

🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–29°C in April
🌧 Least rain
55% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (81%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Southern BeachesDecember–April — Salines, Diamant and Anse Dufour.
🌋Mount PeléeJanuary–April — summit hike, tropical rainforest.
🥃Rum & DistilleriesYear-round — rum trail, Saint-James, Clément and Depaz.
🤿DivingDecember–May — Diamond Rock, Saint-Pierre wrecks.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyFebruary–April — calm beaches, Balata Garden and Martinique zoo.

Martinique weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January23°C28°C58%1.910.5h7.7/10
🌤️ February22°C28°C57%1.910.8h7.7/10
🌤️ March23°C29°C54%1.711.2h7.7/10
🌤️ April24°C29°C55%1.611.7h7.8/10
🌤️ May24°C30°C56%2.012.0h7.6/10
⛅ June25°C30°C71%3.412.0h7.2/10
⛅ July25°C30°C81%4.211.8h7.1/10
⛅ August25°C30°C79%3.711.7h7.1/10
⛅ September25°C31°C73%4.011.4h7.1/10
⛅ October24°C30°C70%3.910.8h7.2/10
⛅ November24°C29°C70%4.010.4h7.2/10
⛅ December23°C28°C60%2.210.1h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 29°C, 55% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 30°C, 77% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°C, 71% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 28°C, 58% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

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Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 55% rainy days and 29°C.
July is the wettest month with 81% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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