Quick decision
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
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Martinique weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 28°C | 58% | 1.9 | 10.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 28°C | 57% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 23°C | 29°C | 54% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 55% | 1.6 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 30°C | 56% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 71% | 3.4 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 81% | 4.2 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 30°C | 79% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 73% | 4.0 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 30°C | 70% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 4.0 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 23°C | 28°C | 60% | 2.2 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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