Philipsburg Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

If you're planning a trip to Philipsburg, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in August at 9.5 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.7 hours in September, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

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%.

Philipsburg 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

October, Philipsburg’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 Philipsburg Precipitation page.