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When is the best time to visit St Maarten?
In general the best time to visit St Maarten is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in October and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in St Maarten in different months
This is the average weather in St Maarten for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, June, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during June.
In May, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 142 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 114 mm in October.
Climate in St Maarten
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in St Maarten for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +86°F | +90°F | +88°F | +91°F | +91°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F | +93°F | +90°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +79°F | +79°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +75°F | +73°F | +70°F | +70°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 23 | 20 | 34 | 66 | 47 | 63 | 76 | 108 | 114 | 103 | 41 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in St Maarten during the whole year:
The hottest month in St Maarten is October with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in St Maarten looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in St Maarten is November with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in St Maarten during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 20 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 24 rainy days and 114 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Maarten:
What is the hottest month in St Maarten?
The hottest month in St Maarten is October with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in St Maarten?
The coldest month in St Maarten is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is St Maarten worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit St Maarten in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +84°F and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in St Maarten?
if you're looking to visit St Maarten when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 20 mm of rain.
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.
