Fort-de-France Weather in January

What's the weather like in Fort-de-France (Martinique) in January 2024?

The climate in Fort-de-France during January can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

January is in the winter in Fort-de-France and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

Fort-de-France weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.6°C 81.7°F
Nightly temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Average temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 119 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort-de-France with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France average temperature in January

January rainfall

Fort-de-France average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Fort-de-France average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort-de-France in January 2024.

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Fort-de-France weather stats

Fort-de-France weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: March 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8.7hrs
Coldest month: February 27.4°C 81.3°F
Wettest month: August 247mm 9.7ins
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