Fort de France has a tropical rainforest climate with year-round precipitation. The coolest part of the year lasts from late December to the beginning of March: maximum temperatures generally hover around 82°F (28°C) with little variation, while low temperatures are usually around 72°F (22°C) and rarely drop below 68°F (20°C).The warmest part of the year lasts from late July to late October, with temperatures peaking in September at around 88°F (31°C) while minimum temperatures are rarely lower than 75°F (24°C). Moderate rain is known to occur throughout the year, with thunderstorms occasionally occurring in the warm season. As a result of Fort de France's warm, wet conditions humidity remains high throughout the year.