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Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France · France (Martinique) · 14.60, -61.07

The center of Martinique, a French overseas region in the Lesser Antilles. French culture and Caribbean vitality meet in colorful markets, colonial architecture, and lively streets, offering both French and Caribbean atmosphere.

Port highlights

About 80,000 (metropolitan area)

Population

A tropical climate that is hot and humid year-round. The dry season from December to April is comfortable.

Climate

French (official language); Antillean Creole is also used daily

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

December to April (dry season)

Best time to visit

Local food

Accras (cod fritters), Colombo (curry-style stew), fresh seafood, rum (Martinique rum is famous)

Sights

Saint-Louis CathedralSchoelcher LibraryLively La Savane Park and marketViews of Mount Pelee

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

22°Jan

29°

21°Feb

30°

22°Mar

30°

23°Apr

31°

24°May

31°

25°Jun

31°

24°Jul

32°

24°Aug

32°

24°Sep

32°

23°Oct

31°

23°Nov

30°

22°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1995–2006 · Station: LE LAMENTIN · about 7 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€2.50

Water 500 ml

€4.55

Coffee

€14.75

Inexpensive meal

€7.00

Local beer

€7.85

Big Mac

Prices in Fort-de-France (Martinique). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

FDF

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

About 7.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Fort-de-France” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Fort-de-France

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France

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