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St Maarten in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for St Maarten in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in St Maarten in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit St Maarten, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the hottest month of the year in St Maarten;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Maarten has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in St Maarten in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Maarten for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is St Maarten warm or cold in October?

St Maarten is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

October is the hottest month in St Maarten, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in St Maarten in October

St Maarten weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+73°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+90°F
Rainfall
108 mm114 mm103 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
333
Rainy days
232424
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 108 mm to 114 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in St Maarten in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St Maarten is gradually increasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in St Maarten based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 309 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in St Maarten, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
St Maarten wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 114 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in St Maarten?

This is the weather in St Maarten in October 2024:
1 October
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+89°F
2 October
🌧️
+89°F
3 October
🌧️
+84°F
4 October
🌧️
+85°F
5 October
☀️
+89°F
6 October
☀️
+89°F
7 October
☀️
+89°F
8 October
☀️
+89°F
9 October
☀️
+89°F
10 October
☀️
+87°F
11 October
☀️
+89°F
12 October
☀️
+89°F
13 October
☀️
+89°F
14 October
☀️
+88°F
15 October
☀️
+91°F
16 October
☀️
+90°F
17 October
☀️
+88°F
18 October
☀️
+89°F
19 October
🌧️
+87°F
20 October
🌧️
+88°F
21 October
☁️
+86°F
22 October
🌧️
+86°F
23 October
🌧️
+86°F
24 October
🌧️
+88°F
25 October
☀️
+87°F
26 October
☀️
+87°F
27 October
🌧️
+87°F
28 October
🌧️
+84°F
29 October
🌧️
+85°F
30 October
🌧️
+87°F
31 October
☁️
+87°F
In October 2024 St Maarten had 16 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how St Maarten climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in St Maarten in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+79°F) and the highest in 2024 (+87°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 342 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 1120 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Maarten in October:

Is October a good time to visit St Maarten?

It’s always a good time to visit St Maarten, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in St Maarten in October?

October is warm in St Maarten. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is St Maarten rainy in October?

St Maarten is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in St Maarten in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Maarten in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in St Maarten

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St Maarten, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.