Fort-de-France Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fort-de-France, Martinique in May.

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Fort-de-France Trois Rivières

Thinking about venturing to Fort-de-France, Martinique this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Fort-de-France in May

Fort-de-France, Martinique is a region in Martinique. May in Fort-de-France generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Fort-de-France.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fort-de-France, Martinique, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fort-de-France with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Trois Rivières with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Fort-de-France enjoys approximately 242 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Fort-de-France by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fort-de-France - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fort-de-France)

January28°C (82°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fort-de-France in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fort-de-France

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Fort-de-France, Martinique?

Temperature range in Fort-de-France (May)

Precipitation variation in Fort-de-France (May)

Fort-de-France

In May Fort-de-France generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
242 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fort-de-France →

Trois Rivières

In May Trois Rivières generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
242 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Trois Rivières →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fort-de-France in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fort-de-France 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Trois Rivières 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Fort-de-France weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fort-de-France, Martinique in May?

In May, Fort-de-France, Martinique generally has excellent weather conditions. Fort-de-France sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Fort-de-France, Martinique in May?

Daytime temperatures in Fort-de-France peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Fort-de-France, Martinique get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Fort-de-France averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Fort-de-France, Martinique?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Fort-de-France, Martinique. Typically, the climate in Fort-de-France is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June and December provide excellent weather in Fort-de-France. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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