St. Louis Cathedral, Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France, Martinique
St. Louis Cathedral in Fort-de-France, Martinique, is a cathedral built in 1894 and designed by architect Pierre-Henri Picq. It is a classified historical monument featuring Gothic Revival architecture and dedicated to Louis IX of France. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Martinique.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 25 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. Precipitation varies, with drier conditions occurring from February to April, where monthly rain ranges between 70 mm and 88 mm over 8 to 11 days. Higher rainfall occurs from July to November, peaking in August with 240 mm of rain over about 21 days.
The cathedral is located on rue Victor Schoelcher in Fort-de-France, 1 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport in Fort-de-France, located 7 km away. Nearby sights include the French West Indies, situated 10 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is August, with about 240 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 102 | 70 | 72 | 88 | 127 | 160 | 205 | 240 | 209 | 211 | 216 | 127 |
| 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.
