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Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy, discreet Caribbean luxury — intimate beaches, French gastronomy and jet-set atmosphere.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 17.9°N 62.83°W
March & MayBest months
25°COptimal temperature
25%Rainy days

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

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.

Saint Barthélemy weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January24°C26°C42%1.110.9h8.0/10
🌤️ February24°C25°C36%1.511.0h8.0/10
🌤️ March24°C25°C25%0.711.4h8.4/10
🌤️ April24°C26°C38%1.612.0h8.2/10
🌤️ May25°C27°C35%1.712.1h8.4/10
🌤️ June26°C27°C35%1.412.2h8.4/10
🌤️ July26°C28°C51%2.212.2h8.0/10
🌤️ August26°C28°C48%2.712.0h8.0/10
🌤️ September26°C28°C59%4.411.9h7.6/10
🌤️ October26°C28°C57%3.811.4h7.7/10
🌤️ November26°C27°C53%3.710.6h7.6/10
🌤️ December25°C26°C43%1.410.5h7.9/10
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.

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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Frequently asked questions

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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