Philipsburg weather in May (Sint Maarten)

What should you pack for a trip to Philipsburg in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Philipsburg is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 26°C.

Precipitation

Philipsburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

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

Where to go in Sint Maarten in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 27°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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Philipsburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sint Maarten? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sint Maarten. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.