Philipsburg, Sint Maarten - Weather and Climate
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, has fairly consistent temperatures over the course of the year.
Rainfall levels are neither high nor low, falling within a moderate range.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Philipsburg remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Philipsburg has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 917 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 138 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 32 mm over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Philipsburg 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
Year-round, Philipsburg offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, August, with 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, and September, the least sunny month, with 7.7 hours, is minimal.
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 Philipsburg.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in October and November and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Philipsburg
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Philipsburg 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 March with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 138 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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
