Saint Martin

Saint Martin Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saint Martin in May.

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Orient Bay Les Terres Basses Baie Nettle Orient Bay French St Martin

Thinking about venturing to Saint Martin this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Saint Martin in May

May in Saint Martin generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Orient Bay.

For a closer look at conditions across Saint Martin, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Orient Bay.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Orient Bay sees around 250 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saint Martin — and find the best time to visit. (based on Orient Bay)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saint Martin in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Saint Martin.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Saint Martin

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Saint Martin?

Temperature range in Saint Martin (May)

Precipitation variation in Saint Martin (May)

Orient Bay

In May Orient Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
250 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Orient Bay →

Les Terres Basses

In May Les Terres Basses generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
250 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Les Terres Basses →

Baie Nettle

In May Baie Nettle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
250 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Baie Nettle →

Orient Bay French St Martin

In May Orient Bay French St Martin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
250 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Orient Bay French St Martin →

Grand Case

In May Grand Case generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
250 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Grand Case →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saint Martin in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Orient Bay 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Les Terres Basses 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Baie Nettle 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Orient Bay French St Martin 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Anse Marcel 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oyster Pond 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Saint Martin weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint Martin in May?

In May, Saint Martin generally has perfect weather conditions. Orient Bay sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint Martin in May?

Daytime temperatures in Orient Bay peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Saint Martin get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saint Martin during May, with Orient Bay averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saint Martin?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Saint Martin. Typically, the climate in Orient Bay is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December offering mostly perfect weather in Orient Bay. In contrast, September tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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