Sint Maarten Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Sint Maarten occur in August, with around 285 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Sint Maarten still enjoys a comfortable 232 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Sint Maarten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sint Maarten enjoys an average of 3023 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Sint Maarten

October, Sint Maarten’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sint Maarten Precipitation page.