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UV climate of Martinique: overview

Martinique stretches from 14.5753° to 14.7835° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.7 in Ducos (peak in April), while in Sainte-Marie the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.7.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical8 7.7 8.4 9.2 9.7 9.7 9.6 9.7 9.7 9.5 9 8.2 7.6 9.7

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Martinique (highest UV)

Ducos · 9.7 in April Fort-de-France · 9.7 in April La Trinite · 9.7 in April Le Francois · 9.7 in April Le Lamentin · 9.7 in April

Cities with the mildest sun

Sainte-Marie · max 9.7 Saint-Joseph · max 9.7 Le Robert · max 9.7 Le Lamentin · max 9.7 Le Francois · max 9.7

When do you need SPF in Martinique?

Using Fort-de-France as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Martinique

What is the highest UV index in Martinique?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.7 — in Ducos around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Martinique is the sunniest?

Ducos (peak ≈ 9.7), followed by Fort-de-France and La Trinite. The mildest sun is in Sainte-Marie (max ≈ 9.7).

When is SPF needed in Martinique?

In Fort-de-France and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Martinique?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.