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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
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Saint Barthélemy weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 79°F | 42% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 77°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 77°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 81°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 79°F | 81°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 82°F | 48% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 79°F | 82°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 79°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 79°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 79°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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