When to go · Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France in July
Mixed month. Hot; storm season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Medium
- Martinique overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Martinique overall
Verdict
Hot; storm season.
Weather in July
- Fort-de-FranceHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 19 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 19 days
- Caribbean (west) and south coast, Martinique · Fort-de-France, Les Trois-Îlets, Le Diamant, Sainte-Annerainy
Dry season (carême) roughly January–May; rainy season (hivernage) July–November with storms and humid heat. The south is the driest part of the island.
Hurricane season season
Quiet beaches and cheaper rooms.
Watch: Storm risk peaks Aug–Oct; buy flexible tickets and insurance.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Tour des Yoles Rondes
Late July or early August (check) · Coast around the island
The famous yole sailing race; hotels are busy and coastal roads are crowded.
Hurricane season
Jun–Nov
Peak risk Aug–Oct: watch forecasts, buy flexible tickets and travel insurance, and follow official warnings.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Martinique overall
- Medium
- Prices · Martinique overall
- Medium
Martinique overall: Tour des Yoles Rondes sailing race (late Jul – early Aug — check); showers.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast