When to go · Martinique
Martinique, month by month
The best months for Martinique: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry and breezy; Carnival build-up with Sunday parades.Caribbean (west) and south coast: best weather · North and Atlantic coast: fineCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatCarnival (Vaval burned on Ash Wednesday, 10 Feb 2027 — check); roads close.Caribbean (west) and south coast: best weather · North and Atlantic coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatDry; French school holidays raise prices.Caribbean (west) and south coast: best weather · North and Atlantic coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatEaster: crab dishes and family camping on beaches; sargassum possible.Caribbean (west) and south coast: best weather · North and Atlantic coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGood22 May abolition holiday; warm, mostly dry.Caribbean (west) and south coast: fine · North and Atlantic coast: fineCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- JuneGoodHurricane season opens; low early risk; good value.Caribbean (west) and south coast: rainy · North and Atlantic coast: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedTour des Yoles Rondes sailing race (late Jul – early Aug — check); showers.Caribbean (west) and south coast: rainy · North and Atlantic coast: rainyCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AugustMixedSummer holidays from France; storm risk rising.Caribbean (west) and south coast: storm or typhoon risk · North and Atlantic coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberAvoidPeak storm month; many hotels and restaurants close.Caribbean (west) and south coast: storm or typhoon risk · North and Atlantic coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedStorms still possible; closures continue.Caribbean (west) and south coast: storm or typhoon risk · North and Atlantic coast: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low
- NovemberGoodToussaint candles in cemeteries (1 Nov); rains ease late.Caribbean (west) and south coast: rainy · North and Atlantic coast: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatChanté Nwel carol evenings; Christmas peak.Caribbean (west) and south coast: best weather · North and Atlantic coast: fineCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean (west) and south coastFort-de-France, Les Trois-Îlets, Le Diamant, Sainte-Anne | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet | Wet | Storm | Storm | Storm | Wet | Best |
| North and Atlantic coastSaint-Pierre, Mont Pelée, Grand-Rivière, La Trinité, Le Vauclin | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet | Wet | Storm | Storm | Storm | Wet | OK |