Martinique
Intermediate
Best conditions around August 24
French Caribbean cuisine and reliable trade winds.
Best time to sail
Best time to sail in Martinique
The best time to sail in Martinique is November to June, with peak conditions in January and February.
That verdict comes from 1991–2020 climate normals — wind, rain, sunshine, and air temperature — scored week by week for charter conditions across 1 sailing area.
Sailing conditions in Martinique, month by month
Mean weekly values across our sailing areas in Martinique. The sail score weighs wind, rain, sun, and temperature — and discounts tropical-storm season where one applies.
Temperature (°C)
- Air
- Water
Wind (kn)
Rain (mm/day)
Sun (h/day)
| Month | Sail score | Wind (kn) | Rain (mm/day) | Sun (h/day) | Temp (°C) | Water (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 9 | 1.9 | 12 | 25 | 27 |
| February | Excellent | 9 | 1.3 | 12 | 25 | 27 |
| March | Excellent | 9 | 1.3 | 12 | 25 | 27 |
| April | Excellent | 9 | 1.7 | 12 | 26 | 28 |
| May | Excellent | 9 | 2.6 | 12 | 26 | 29 |
| June * | Excellent | 9 | 2.5 | 12 | 27 | 29 |
| July * | Fair | 9 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 29 |
| August * | Poor | 8 | 4.3 | 12 | 27 | 30 |
| September * | Poor | 7 | 4.8 | 12 | 27 | 30 |
| October * | Poor | 6 | 4.8 | 12 | 27 | 30 |
| November * | Good | 7 | 3.4 | 12 | 26 | 29 |
| December | Excellent | 8 | 2.3 | 12 | 26 | 28 |
Months marked * fall inside the tropical-storm season.
Tropical storm season: June to November
Parts of Martinique sit inside a tropical-cyclone basin. Monthly climate averages smooth over rare but severe storms, so the sail score discounts the weeks from June to November. Check cancellation terms, insurance, and your operator's storm policy before booking inside this window.
Sailing areas in Martinique
Every area below is scored individually in the interactive calendar; where we have an in-depth guide, it's linked.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to sail in Martinique?
November to June offers the most reliable conditions, with January and February scoring best for wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature in the 1991–2020 climate normals.
When is the cheapest time to charter in Martinique?
The shoulder months — November and June — usually combine good sailing conditions with fewer crowds and lower charter prices than the peak in January and February.
When is tropical storm season in Martinique?
From June to November. Climate averages hide rare but severe storms, so treat this window with care: check cancellation terms and weather routing before booking.
How warm is it in Martinique in January?
Around 25 °C air temperature on average in January, with about 12 hours of sun a day.
How warm is the water in Martinique in January?
Around 27 °C sea-surface temperature on average in January, based on 2023–2025 marine averages.