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When to visit Saint Barthélemy?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–25°C in March
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
September (59%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachesDecember–May — Saint-Jean, Colombier and Gouverneur.
French GastronomyYear-round — starred bistros, Creole cuisine and imported produce.
Sailing & YachtingDecember–April — regattas, charters and private moorings.
Duty-Free ShoppingYear-round — Gustavia, tax-free luxury boutiques.
Monthly climate data
Saint Barthélemy weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 26°C | 42% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 25°C | 36% | 1.5 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 25°C | 25% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 26°C | 38% | 1.6 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.7 | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 26°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 28°C | 51% | 2.2 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 28°C | 48% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 4.4 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 28°C | 57% | 3.8 | 11.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 26°C | 27°C | 53% | 3.7 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 26°C | 43% | 1.4 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
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 26°C, 33% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 45% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°C, 56% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 40% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 25% rainy days and 25°C. The months of March & May offer comparable conditions.
September is the wettest month with 59% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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