If you plan to visit Fort-de-France in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 56 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fort-de-France has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Fort-de-France in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Fort-de-France for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is Fort-de-France warm or cold in May?
Fort-de-France is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Fort-de-France:
Climate in Fort-de-France in May
Fort-de-France weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+22°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
39 mm
56 mm
85 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
78%
79%
80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
8
7
4
Rainy days
20
22
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 56 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Fort-de-France in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Fort-de-France is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Fort-de-France based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Fort-de-France wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Fort-de-France?
This is the weather in Fort-de-France in May 2024:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
☀️
+28°C
3 May
☀️
+28°C
4 May
🌧️
+29°C
5 May
☀️
+29°C
6 May
☁️
+29°C
7 May
☁️
+29°C
8 May
☀️
+29°C
9 May
☁️
+29°C
10 May
☁️
+28°C
11 May
🌧️
+28°C
12 May
☁️
+28°C
13 May
☀️
+29°C
14 May
☀️
+29°C
15 May
☀️
+29°C
16 May
☁️
+29°C
17 May
☀️
+30°C
18 May
☀️
+28°C
19 May
🌧️
+28°C
20 May
☁️
+29°C
21 May
☁️
+29°C
22 May
☁️
+28°C
23 May
☁️
+28°C
24 May
☀️
+29°C
25 May
☀️
+29°C
26 May
☀️
+29°C
27 May
🌧️
+29°C
28 May
☁️
+28°C
29 May
☀️
+28°C
30 May
🌧️
+29°C
31 May
🌧️
+28°C
In May 2024 Fort-de-France had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Fort-de-France climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Fort-de-France in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2013 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 679 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1456 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fort-de-France in May:
Is May a good time to visit Fort-de-France?
It’s always a good time to visit Fort-de-France, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Fort-de-France in May?
May is warm in Fort-de-France. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Fort-de-France rainy in May?
Fort-de-France is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Fort-de-France in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fort-de-France in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fort-de-France, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
