Rivière-Salée Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Rivière-Salée, Martinique is 28°C (82°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rivière-Salée compares to cities worldwide.
Rivière-Salée Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Rivière-Salée remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in September to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 26°C (79°F) in September to 24°C (75°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rivière-Salée by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. September, the warmest month of the year, receives 219 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Rivière-Salée Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Rivière-Salée spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Rivière-Salée vs Martinique
The map below shows the annual temperature across Martinique. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Rivière-Salée vs World: Temperature Compared
Rivière-Salée's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Rivière-Salée?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Rivière-Salée, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 85% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Rivière-Salée's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Rivière-Salée climate page.
