In May Martinique experiences a pretty significant rise in precipitation, with almost twice as much rainfall as the island received the previous month. Temperatures begin to rise at this time, as well, and travelers may encounter temperatures anywhere from 75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
Typical Weather in May
May temperatures in Martinique range from an average low of 75.0 degrees to an average high of 86.0 degrees. Rain occurs in Martinique a total of 21.0 days during an average May. Total precipitation during the month averages 5.8 inches. Nevertheless, all precipitation, no matter how slight, is included in these tables.
| Monthly Averages | | High | Low | Rainfall
(inches) | No. of Days
with Rain |
| 86.0° F |
75.0° F |
5.8 |
21.0 |
|
During the early morning hours of an average May day in Martinique, you can expect the temperature will be in the vicinity of 81.0 degrees.
The temperature will rise over the course of the typical May day, reaching somewhere around 85.1 degrees by early afternoon.
The temperature in Martinique will typically decline by early evening, to approximately 78.6 degrees.
Temperatures in Martinique average around 80.3 degrees during May.
| Early Morning | Late Morning | Early Afternoon | Late Afternoon | Early Evening | Overall |
| 81.0° F |
84.7° F |
85.1° F |
82.4° F |
78.6° F |
80.3° F |
|
Rain
Rain is least likely to occur in Martinique during May around 5:00 PM, and it is most likely to occur around 8:00 AM.
As shown below, if a thunderstorm occurs in May, it is most likely to occur around 5:00 PM.
| Percent Frequencies of Hourly Observations | | Hour | Rain
and/or
Drizzle | Thunder-
storms |
| 2:00 AM |
16.7 % |
0.6 % |
| 5:00 AM |
19.1 % |
0.8 % |
| 8:00 AM |
21.5 % |
0.4 % |
| 11:00 AM |
13.3 % |
0.2 % |
| 2:00 PM |
14.6 % |
0.9 % |
| 5:00 PM |
12.2 % |
1.1 % |
| 8:00 PM |
14.9 % |
0.2 % |
| 11:00 PM |
15.8 % |
0 % |
| ALL |
16.1 % |
0.5 % |
|
