Sint Maarten Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sint Maarten in January.

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Upper Princeʼs Quarter Simpson Bay Lowlands Philipsburg

Thinking about venturing to Sint Maarten this January 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 Sint Maarten in January

January in Sint Maarten generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Upper Princeʼs Quarter.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sint Maarten, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Upper Princeʼs Quarter.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Upper Princeʼs Quarter typically receives 255 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Sint Maarten in January

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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 Sint Maarten

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Sint Maarten?

Temperature range in Sint Maarten (January)

Precipitation variation in Sint Maarten (January)

Upper Princeʼs Quarter

In January Upper Princeʼs Quarter generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Upper Princeʼs Quarter →

Simpson Bay

In January Simpson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Simpson Bay →

Lowlands

In January Lowlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lowlands →

Philipsburg

In January Philipsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Philipsburg →

Dawn Beach

In January Dawn Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
255 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dawn Beach →

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In our records: Sint Maarten January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sint Maarten in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sint Maarten dropped to 12°C (54°F) in Dawn Beach on January 20, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sint Maarten in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Upper Princeʼs Quarter 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Simpson Bay 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Lowlands 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Philipsburg 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Maho Reef 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Koolbaai 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Sint Maarten weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sint Maarten in January?

In January, Sint Maarten generally has perfect weather conditions. Upper Princeʼs Quarter sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Sint Maarten in January?

Daytime temperatures in Upper Princeʼs Quarter peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Sint Maarten get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Upper Princeʼs Quarter averages just 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Sint Maarten.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sint Maarten?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Sint Maarten. Typically, the climate in Upper Princeʼs Quarter is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Sint Maarten is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December with generally perfect weather in Upper Princeʼs Quarter. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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