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The average annual maximum temperature in Koolbaai, Sint Maarten is 28°C (82°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Koolbaai compares to cities worldwide.
The temperature in Koolbaai remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 27°C (81°F) in August to 24°C (75°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Koolbaai by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 285 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Koolbaai spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sint Maarten. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Koolbaai's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Koolbaai, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 75%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 76% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Koolbaai this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Koolbaai's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Koolbaai climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Koolbaai - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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