The island of Martinique has a warm and humid tropical climate, with temperatures constant throughout the year, the average minimum vary between 21°C and 23°C, while the average maximum vary between 28°C and 31°C, the north-east trade winds mitigate the temperature, while the winds from the south are hot and humid and sometimes lead hurricanes. On Martinique there are two distinct seasons, the dry season between December and May and the rainy, humid and hot season, between June and November, the average annual rainfall is around 2,000 mm. The months between June and November are also those where the island may be affected by tropical cyclones. The best time to visit Martinique is the relatively dry season between February and May. |
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