SeasonMapFort-de-France (Martinique) weather in May
Martinique
May in Fort-de-France: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Fort-de-France · #202 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Fort-de-France in May
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.
Add your own note from Fort-de-France's card on the map.
Fort-de-France climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fort-de-France in May
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(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 May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sargassum on the Atlantic coast
1 Mar – 30 Sep · usuallySargassum seasonThe windward coast from Le Robert round to Sainte-Anne takes it worst; as it rots the gas corrodes electronics indoors and closes beach restaurants for days. The Caribbean side is usually clear.
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Fort-de-France?
- May in Fort-de-France: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Fort-de-France on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Fort-de-France in May?
- In May, Fort-de-France averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 56.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fort-de-France in May?
- Fort-de-France has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.
Other months in Fort-de-France
Compare Fort-de-France in May
Warmer or cooler than Fort-de-France in May
Similar destinations in Caribbean — May
Within 300 km: Castries' Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival on 30 Apr – 10 May, and Bridgetown's Hawksbill nesting around 1 May – 31 Oct.