Average Monthly Sunshine in Fort-de-France

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Fort-de-France receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Fort-de-France, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in March reaches 257 hours, with only a slight dip to 211 hours in June. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2787 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

If you're planning a trip to Fort-de-France, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in March at 8.6 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.0 hours in June, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Fort-de-France’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fort-de-France enjoys an average of 2787 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Fort-de-France’s wettest month, receives 140 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fort-de-France Precipitation page.