Orient Bay French St Martin Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Orient Bay French St Martin. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Orient Bay French St Martin experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 917 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Orient Bay French St Martin, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 32 mm over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 244 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Orient Bay French St Martin Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Saint Martin

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Saint Martin. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Orient Bay French St Martin’s average annual precipitation is 917 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

For more detailed information about Orient Bay French St Martin’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Orient Bay French St Martin Climate page.