Fort-de-France weather in October
In October, Fort-de-France sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 148 mm of rain across 21.5 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Fort-de-France's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Fort-de-France's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- 21.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:59 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Fort-de-France is French commune; largest and capital city of Martinique.
- Density
- 2,036/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical October day in Fort-de-France reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 27 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 | 26 |
Fort-de-France weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 24° | 41 | 14.5 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 25° / 24° | 25 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 24° | 26 | 9.7 | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 26° / 25° | 38 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| May | 27° / 25° | 58 | 14.1 | 12.7 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 83 | 16.6 | 12.8 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 26° | 113 | 21.1 | 12.8 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 133 | 22.1 | 12.5 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 138 | 19.3 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 148 | 21.5 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 26° | 127 | 19.5 | 11.3 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 26° / 25° | 54 | 14.9 | 11.2 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 56 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Fort-de-France gets around 148 mm of rain over 21.5 wet days in October, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 69% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 71 |
| 5 | 71 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 70 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 69 |
| 12 | 69 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 68 |
| 23 | 68 |
| 24 | 68 |
| 25 | 69 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 69 |
| 31 | 69 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 76% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 |
| Miserable (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 31 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 79 | 21 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 81 | 19 |
| 23 | 81 | 19 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 83 | 17 |
| 31 | 84 | 16 |
Wind in October
Winds average 21 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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| 1 | 20 | breezy |
| 2 | 20 | breezy |
| 3 | 20 | breezy |
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| 22 | 21 | breezy |
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| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:03 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:48 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:44 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:40 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:38 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:37 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:36 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:35 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:34 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:34 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:33 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:33 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:33 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.9 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 5.47 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Fort-de-France
In October, Fort-de-France sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Fort-de-France sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Fort-de-France's rainy season runs June–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Fort-de-France sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in June.
Is October a good time to visit Fort-de-France?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Fort-de-France for sightseeing.
What to pack for Fort-de-France in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Fort-de-France sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 22 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Fort-de-France in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Fort-de-France in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Fort-de-France peaks around March 22 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Fort-de-France in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Fort-de-France is worst in June — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France sits at 14.6°N, 61.1°W, 5 m above sea level, in Martinique. The nearest listed city is Le Lamentin, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Fort-de-France
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Fort-de-France.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Fort-de-France has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 198 m around an average of 34 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,188 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,370 m.
The land around Fort-de-France is covered by water (44%) and artificial surfaces (37%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and water (39%) within 16 km, and water (89%) within 80 km.
Martinique travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Fort-de-France (14.6037°, -61.0742°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).