Martinique enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round, but certain periods prove more favourable depending on your preferences. The dry season, from December to April, corresponds to the high tourist season. Temperatures range between 24°C and 28°C, with lower humidity and limited rainfall.
This period offers ideal conditions for enjoying beaches and water activities. Trade winds naturally cool the atmosphere, making the climate particularly pleasant. It's also the season for festivals and cultural events, notably carnival which animates the island from January to March.
The wet season, from May to November, presents considerable advantages: more attractive rates, fewer crowds and luxuriant vegetation at its peak. Tropical showers, generally short and refreshing, don't prevent full enjoyment of your stay.
September to November corresponds to hurricane season, but major phenomena remain rare. Sea temperature, constantly between 26°C and 29°C, allows swimming in all seasons.