AI-generatedFort-de-France at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 1,013 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, Fort-de-France is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:5517:45
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:24 · evening 17:16–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 17:58–18:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Fort-de-France in October?
In October, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min05:55 – 17:45
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Martinique
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Fort-de-France
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Fort-de-France ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From August to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.1° | 26.8° | 27.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.3° | 26.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.2° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 27.4° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Fort-de-France
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.2 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Fort-de-France, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Fort-de-France
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Fort-de-France: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Fort-de-France has about 25 rainy days with 153 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fort-de-France
How breezy and how cloudy Fort-de-France is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Fort-de-France typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Fort-de-France: variable cloud, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Fort-de-France
How often the day gets hot in Fort-de-France (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Fort-de-France has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fort-de-France
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in September (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 361 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 27° | 24° | 27.1° | 8.6 h | 18 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 27° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.8 h | 14 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 27° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.9 h | 14 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 28° | 25° | 27.3° | 9.0 h | 15 | 47 |
| MayMay | 63 | 28° | 26° | 27.8° | 8.7 h | 18 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 28° | 26° | 28.0° | 8.1 h | 19 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 28° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.8 h | 25 | 112 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 29° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.9 h | 26 | 123 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 7.9 h | 24 | 128 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.2 h | 25 | 153 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 28° | 26° | 28.6° | 8.0 h | 23 | 124 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 27° | 25° | 27.8° | 8.3 h | 19 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.60° N, 61.07° W · 5 m · America/Martinique
Best time to visit Fort-de-France
The best time to visit Fort-de-France is from December to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 29.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 153 mm of precipitation.
Fort-de-France through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fort-de-France in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Fort-de-France in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Fort-de-France in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Fort-de-France in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fort-de-France for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fort-de-France
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Fort-de-France: score 79 against 59. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 79better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.8° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 153 mm | 39 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Fort-de-France month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In January, Fort-de-France is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 50 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in January79February27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Fort-de-France is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 39 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in February77March27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 39 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in March73April28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 47 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in April63May28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In May, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 59 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in May59June28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 78 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in June61July28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In July, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 112 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in July60August29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 123 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in August56September29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 128 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in September59October28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in October62November28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 124 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
Fort-de-France in November68December27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Fort-de-France is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 62 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fort-de-France.
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Fort-de-France vs. Saint Lucia (Castries)
In October Fort-de-France has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 54). During the day Saint Lucia (Castries) is 1 °C warmer than Fort-de-France. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Fort-de-France | Saint Lucia (Castries) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | Dec – Jul |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Fort-de-France
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Fort-de-France in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Fort-de-France has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 59).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Fort-de-France lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Fort-de-France
When is the best time to visit Fort-de-France?
The best time to visit Fort-de-France is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Fort-de-France?
The sea temperature in Fort-de-France ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Fort-de-France in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Fort-de-France?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Fort-de-France?
The wettest month is October with 153 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fort-de-France get?
Fort-de-France gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in September there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Fort-de-France in?
Fort-de-France uses the time zone America/Martinique, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fort-de-France?
A nonstop flight from London to Fort-de-France takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,720 km.
When is hurricane season in Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 69.
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