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Destination Guides - North America / Martinique
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Although there is a low risk of crime you should still take precautions to safeguard your valuables. Do not walk alone in isolated areas. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Medical facilites are fairly good. You can use your EHIC to get emergency health treatment but expect to pay for it upfront. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A and Typhoid. Dengue Fever is present. Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes to reduce the risk of catching this disease. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
25 |
26 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
30 |
30 |
28 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
10 |
6 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
16 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
24 |
12 |
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| Martinique is one of the southerly Caribbean islands. The weather is warm all year. The rainy season coincides with the hurricane season which falls between July to November. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Fort de France, Martinique
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 67%, Sunrise: 05:52AST, Sunset: 18:11AST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 05:52AST, Sunset: 18:10AST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 68%, Sunrise: 05:52AST, Sunset: 18:10AST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| As this is still a French dependency, some french customs and traditions are evident. |
| Getting Around |
| Taxis are readily available at the airport but are expensive. Car hire is available and can be picked up at the airport. Buses or taxi collectifs as they are known locally, is the cheapest method of getting about. There is no direct bus service from the airport. Regular ferries (vedettes ) run between the main resort area of Pointe du Bout and Fort-de-France. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Easter between 2-5 April 10, Ascension Day and Labour Day on 1 May, Victory Day on 8 May, Whit Monday on 24 May, Abolition Day on 22 May, Fete Nationale on 14 July, Assumption Day on 15 August, All Saints Day on 1 November, Armistice Day on 11 November and Christmas Day on 25 December. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| A Visa is not required. |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Martinique. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of emergency, contact the Honorary British Consul in Martinique: 96 Route du Phare, 97200 Fort-de-France, Martinique. Tel: 00 596 596 618 892. The address for the British Embassy in Paris is: BP111-08, 75363 Paris, CEDEX 08. Tel:(33) 1 44 51 3100 |
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