Fort-de-France weather and climate
Fort-de-France weather and climate
Day
29 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
118 mm
in month
Rainy days
19 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
79 %
Day
29 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
118 mm
in month
Rainy days
19 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
79 %
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Weather overview
Fort-de-France (Martinique) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 29 °C (83 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in September. The driest month is March with just 14 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 22 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 26 °C (80 °F) in February to 29 °C (84 °F) in September. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 25 °C (76 °F), the lowest in February with 22 °C (72 °F).
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, the value of this measure is 29 °C (83 °F) in Fort-de-France, while the sea temperature continues to descent, with its value of 27 °C (80 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 118 mm (4.66 in), and the number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 19 days. The night temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 22 °C (72 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, its value is 8 hours.
February weather
The minimum of the sea temperature can be noticed, with its value being 26 °C (80 °F) in Fort-de-France, and the night temperature is on its minimum too in February. The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 16 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 89 mm (3.50 in). The tourist season slowly starts this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 8 hours.
March weather
There is pending tourist season in March in Fort-de-France. The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 29 °C (85 °F). The rainfall amount reaches its minimum, its value is 79 mm (3.11 in), and the minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed as well in March. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value of 8 hours. The humidity is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 76 %.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value of 30 °C (86 °F) in Fort-de-France, while the night temperature starts to rise, its value is 23 °C (74 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 15 days, and the rainfall amount starts to rise as well, with its value being 89 mm (3.52 in). The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in April.
May weather
The tourist season continues in Fort-de-France. The sea temperature starts to rise, the value of this measure is 28 °C (82 °F), while the rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 31 °C (87 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too, its value is 118 mm (4.65 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 24 °C (75 °F).
June weather
The wet season is at its beginning in Fort-de-France. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 25 °C (76 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 19 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, with its value being 7 hours. The maximum of the wind speed is observable. The maximum of the day length is observable.
July weather
The ongoing wet season is noticeable in Fort-de-France. The number of rainy days is on its maximum, with its value of 22 days, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 203 mm (8.00 in). The maximum of the night temperature is observable in this month.
August weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 31 °C (88 °F) in Fort-de-France, and the sea temperature starts to rise as well in this month. The wet season is close to its peak. The rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 230 mm (9.06 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 8 hours.
September weather
The day temperature reaches its maximum in Fort-de-France, and the sea temperature is on its maximum too, its value is 29 °C (84 °F). The wet season is close to its peak. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 7 hours. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed.
October weather
The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value being 21 days in Fort-de-France, on the contrary the rainfall amount starts to rise in October. The ongoing wet season is noticeable in October. The night temperature starts to descent, with its value of 24 °C (75 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 7 hours. The maximum of the humidity is observable, with its value being 83 %.
November weather
The day temperature starts to descent in November in Fort-de-France. There is pending wet season. The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, the value of this measure is 270 mm (10.65 in), while the number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value of 22 days.
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month in Fort-de-France, while the sea temperature starts to descent, with its value of 27 °C (81 °F). The wet season continues in December. The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value of 19 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, with its value being 151 mm (5.95 in). The beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed in this month.
FAQs
Is January part of the wet season in Fort-de-France?
No, there is no wet season in Fort-de-France in January - you can expect 19 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Fort-de-France during the day in February?
In February in Fort-de-France, the average daily temperatures will be 29 °C (83 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in March in Fort-de-France?
In Fort-de-France in March, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the sea temperature in Fort-de-France in April?
The temperature of the sea in April in Fort-de-France is 27 °C (80 °F). Seems like an ideal temperature for swimming, you can stay in the sea for a long time and enjoy it as well.
Is May a good month to visit Fort-de-France?
May is one of the best months to visit Fort-de-France. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 31 °C (87 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 28 °C (82 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the average number of rainy days in June in Fort-de-France?
There are 19 days, which are rainy in Fort-de-France in June, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 4.4 days of the week, or in general - 63 % days.
How windy is Fort-de-France in September?
An average wind scale that can be expected in September in Fort-de-France is 4.
What level of humidity is to expect in Fort-de-France in October?
Humidity in Fort-de-France in October is 83 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How many hours of sun to expect in November in Fort-de-France?
There is an average length of sunshine of 7 hours per day in Fort-de-France in November.
What is the night temperature in Fort-de-France in December?
The average night temperature in Fort-de-France in December is 23 °C (73 °F). A very pleasant temperature for long evening walks, fun over a drink outside, or doing sports in the morning. If possible, look for a hotel with air conditioning.