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Martinique weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
79% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Martinique in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Martinique in August: 30°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Martinique in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth In the height of summer, Martinique sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 79% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Martinique averages 30°C, 79% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Martinique in August
Is August a good time to visit Martinique?
August is an acceptable time for Martinique (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Martinique in August?
Yes, 79% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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