SeasonMapFort-de-France (Martinique) weather in January
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January in Fort-de-France: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Fort-de-France · #170 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Fort-de-France in January
Other months in Fort-de-France
Martinique's forum describes year-round weather as plenty of sunshine with occasional showers, roughly 25-31°C, and Fort-de-France on the drier southern half of the island compared to the wetter north. Regulars point to the dry-season months around March as generally reliable, with rain a real possibility on any given day but rarely enough to derail a trip.
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Fort-de-France climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fort-de-France in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCareme, the dry season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fort-de-France's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFort-de-France's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Fort-de-France in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Careme, the dry season
1 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyCrowdedThe island calls its dry half careme. The north trails and the climb up Pelee are walkable, the rivers drop, and the cane is cut; it is also when the flights from Paris are fullest.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Fort-de-France — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Fort-de-France?
- January in Fort-de-France: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Fort-de-France on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Fort-de-France in January?
- In January, Fort-de-France averages a daily high of 26.6°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 49.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fort-de-France in January?
- Fort-de-France has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.
Other months in Fort-de-France
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — January
Within 300 km: Pointe-à-Pitre's Careme, the dry season around 1 Dec – 30 Apr.