Martinique Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Martinique has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Martinique temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Martinique experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1148 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 160 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 42 mm over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Martinique Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Year-round, Martinique offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, March, with 8.6 hours of daily sunshine, and June, the least sunny month, with 7.0 hours, is minimal.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in February to 29°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in September to 7 m/s in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Martinique
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Martinique in Martinique
The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March and April.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September and October.
September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 160 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
