The month in detail
What to expect in March
March is peak dry season in Saint Barthélemy. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
March ranks 2 out of 12 months in Saint Barthélemy. Compared to February: 6 pts fewer rainy days, +0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
26°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Saint Barthélemy is May (8.8/10), 0.2 pt higher than March.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Saint Barthélemy
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.98°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 32%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Saint Barthélemy ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Saint BarthélemyTropical climate with a 8.8 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.90°N · 62.83°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint Barthélemy?
May is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 25.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of May & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint Barthélemy get in May?
Saint Barthélemy averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Saint Barthélemy?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Saint Barthélemy in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 25.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Saint Barthélemy good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Saint Barthélemy scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Saint Barthélemy?
September is the most difficult month to visit Saint Barthélemy, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Saint Barthélemy in March?
In March, the sea averages 26°C in Saint Barthélemy: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Saint Barthélemy in March?
The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Saint Barthélemy (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.