Fort-de-France Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Fort-de-France has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Fort-de-France remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fort-de-France has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1017 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Fort-de-France, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 147 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 35 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Fort-de-France 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
The sunniest days in Fort-de-France occur in March, with around 8.6 hours of daily sunshine. Even in June, the least sunny month, Fort-de-France doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.0 hours of daily sunlight. 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 varies between 4 m/s and 7 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in September and highest during June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain partly cloudy and rain overcast and heavy rainForecast for Fort-de-France
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Fort-de-France in Martinique
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.Other facts from our historical weather data:
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 147 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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