Sint Maarten Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sint Maarten experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sint Maarten is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sint Maarten receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 908 mm annually. Sint Maarten can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 102 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 45 mm of rainfall, spread across 14 rainy days. 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
Sint Maarten can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. 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 5°C in January to 17°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. 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 6 m/s and 7 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sint Maarten in the Netherlands
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 102 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
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