However, in our experience, rainshowers or clear skies can occur at any time during the year. In general, rainstorms pass quickly and you should have sunshine on most days. F. Naturally, travelers will find more rain and cooler temperatures in the rain forests and higher elevations. Every year brings more sophisticated storm warning systems. It is unusual for any one island to be severely affected more than once or twice every 10 years and your actual odds of experiencing a hurricane are very low.
Some travelers purchase trip cancellation insurance in advance of travel.
Outstanding in the south is Plage des Salines, a short drive from Ste. Anne, with tall coconut palms and miles of white sand. Other lovely beaches in the south include those at Sainte-Anne, Cap Chevalier, Le Diamant with the famous Diamond Rock offshore, and Anses d'Arlets. There are no designated clothing-optional beaches on Martinique, although topless sunning and swimming is common at hotel pools and beaches near lotels. Public beaches do not as a rule have changing cabins or showers.