Climate of Martinique, France
Area-weighted average across Martinique. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Martinique, a subdivision of France, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August, with rainfall from 77 mm / 3 in to 265 mm / 10.4 in depending on the season (1993 mm / 78.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| April | 25.4°C77.7°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.2°C79.2°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 218 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.5°C77.9°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Martinique?
Martinique, France does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and the driest is March at 77 mm / 3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Martinique?
Martinique, France has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1993 mm / 78.5 in, with the wettest month being November (265 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest March (77 mm / 3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Martinique?
The hottest month in Martinique is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Martinique?
The coldest month in Martinique is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Martinique?
The wettest month in Martinique is November, averaging about 265 mm / 10.4 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 77 mm / 3 in.