Fort-de-France weather in May (Fort-de-France, Martinique)

How's the weather trend in Fort-de-France as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Fort-de-France is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Fort-de-France in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 242 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Fort-de-France. January, February, March, April, May, June and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort-de-France climate page with graphs.

 

Fort-de-France, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 242 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Martinique, Martinique (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Martinique in May

Find out more about the weather in Martinique and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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