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Martinique weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Martinique in January?
✅ 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: January is a good time to visit Martinique. April remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Martinique in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Martinique Even in winter, Martinique enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 January, Martinique averages 28°C, 58% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Martinique in January
Is January a good time to visit Martinique?
January is an excellent time to visit Martinique (score 7.7/10). With 28°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 58% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Martinique in January?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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