Sint Maarten Weather in May

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

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Upper Princeʼs Quarter Simpson Bay Lowlands Philipsburg

Planning a journey to Sint Maarten this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sint Maarten in May

May in Sint Maarten 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 Upper Princeʼs Quarter.

For a closer look at conditions across Sint Maarten, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Upper Princeʼs Quarter.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Upper Princeʼs Quarter gets approximately 250 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Sint Maarten in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Sint Maarten?

Temperature range in Sint Maarten (May)

Precipitation variation in Sint Maarten (May)

Upper Princeʼs Quarter

In May Upper Princeʼs Quarter 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)
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 Upper Princeʼs Quarter →

Simpson Bay

In May Simpson 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
45 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 Simpson Bay →

Lowlands

In May Lowlands 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 Lowlands →

Philipsburg

In May Philipsburg 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)
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 Philipsburg →

Dawn Beach

In May Dawn Beach 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 Dawn Beach →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Upper Princeʼs Quarter 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Simpson Bay 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Lowlands 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Philipsburg 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Maho Reef 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Koolbaai 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Sint Maarten weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sint Maarten in May?

In May, Sint Maarten generally has perfect weather conditions. Upper Princeʼs Quarter sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Sint Maarten in May?

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

Does Sint Maarten get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sint Maarten during May, with Upper Princeʼs Quarter averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sint Maarten?

We consider May 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.

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

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