Philipsburg weather in August (Sint Maarten)

What's the typical weather in Philipsburg for August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Philipsburg usually has high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 27°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Philipsburg in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 285 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Philipsburg climate page with graphs.

 

Philipsburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 285 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 69% *  

Data from: Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Sint Maarten in August

Find out more about the weather in Sint Maarten and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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