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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
77°FOptimal temperature
25%Rainy days

When to visit Saint Barthélemy?

🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–77°F 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 °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January75°F79°F42%0.0in10.9h8.0/10
🌤️ February75°F77°F36%0.1in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ March75°F77°F25%0.0in11.4h8.4/10
🌤️ April75°F79°F38%0.1in12.0h8.2/10
🌤️ May77°F81°F35%0.1in12.1h8.4/10
🌤️ June79°F81°F35%0.1in12.2h8.4/10
🌤️ July79°F82°F51%0.1in12.2h8.0/10
🌤️ August79°F82°F48%0.1in12.0h8.0/10
🌤️ September79°F82°F59%0.2in11.9h7.6/10
🌤️ October79°F82°F57%0.1in11.4h7.7/10
🌤️ November79°F81°F53%0.1in10.6h7.6/10
🌤️ December77°F79°F43%0.1in10.5h7.9/10
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°F, 33% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°F, 45% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°F, 56% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 26°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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