Sint Maarten Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Sint Maarten is very consistent year-round with temperatures not varying much. Although people generally assume it's going to be much hotter in the summer than in the winter months, that is normally not the case. Daytime highs near the coastal areas range from about 22°C to 30°C.
Because the temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year deciding when to travel is more dependent on what you're looking for. If you want to avoid large crowds and save some money, head to Sint Maarten during the summer months, when hotels and restaurants won't be packed. Hurricane season is generally June through November though historically and statistically, more hurricanes occur in September than any other month.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Sint Maarten remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a comfortable 27°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sint Maarten has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 917 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Sint Maarten, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 32 mm over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sint Maarten Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
The sunniest days in Sint Maarten occur in August, with around 9.5 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Sint Maarten doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in January to 29°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sint Maarten.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in October and November to 5 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
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4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Sint Maarten in Sint Maarten
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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