French West Indies
The French West Indies is a geographical feature and cultural region within the Windward Islands. It is one of the 125 sights in France listed on this site and is ranked 40th in popularity based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warm throughout the year, with daily highs between 26 °C and 28 °C. The months with the least rainfall are February and April, which see about 8 to 10 rainy days. From June to November, the region experiences heavier rain, with some months seeing over 21 rainy days and monthly rainfall totals exceeding 280 mm.
Travelers can reach the area via Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport, which is 11 km from Fort-de-France. The region is located about 6,846 km from Paris. While visiting, the St. Louis Cathedral in Fort-de-France is located 10 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 333 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 149 | 104 | 108 | 129 | 181 | 224 | 283 | 333 | 283 | 282 | 299 | 187 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
