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View on the south cape of the Martinique island

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Martinique weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit: 

Warm weather throughout the year, with the main rainy season occurring in the autumn. Showers can occur at other times of the year, but they are usually brief. Cooler in the upland areas.

Required clothing: 

Lightweight, with waterproof wear advised for the rainy season.

Geography

The French Overseas Department of Martinique, a volcanic and picturesque island, is the northernmost of the Windward Caribbean group. The island is noticeably more rocky than those of the Leeward group, with beaches (of fine black or white or peppered sand) surrounded by sugar, palm, banana and pineapple plantations.

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