When to go · Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France in May
Good month. Warm; rain begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Martinique overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Martinique overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Fort-de-France
Warm; rain begins.
Weather in May
- Fort-de-FranceHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Caribbean (west) and south coast, Martinique · Fort-de-France, Les Trois-Îlets, Le Diamant, Sainte-Annefine
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.
Early wet season season
Green hills, fewer visitors and lower prices.
Watch: Hot and humid; storms build in the afternoon.
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.
Abolition of slavery commemoration
About 22 May · Centre and island-wide
Ceremonies and a public holiday; offices and most shops close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Martinique overall
- Low
- Prices · Martinique overall
- Medium
Martinique overall: 22 May abolition holiday; warm, mostly dry.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast