Our verdict
The best time to visit Sint Maarten is May-June
In summer, temperatures can reach as high 20℃ (68℉) in the middle of the day in Philipsburg. The weather at night in the winter, which is around February-time, can get down to a minimum of 1℃ (35℉) in Philipsburg. Other destinations in Sint Maarten can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Sint Maarten when the days are longest, you should visit in July. October sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in April instead.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Sint Maarten. We’ll show you climate data for loads of the top destinations, and much more. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools to help you book your travel!Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
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Sint Maarten seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Sint Maarten is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Sint Maarten
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Philipsburg | May-June | ↑↓ | 6℃4℃ | 6℃4℃ | 7℃5℃ | 10℃7℃ | 12℃10℃ | 15℃13℃ | 18℃16℃ | 19℃17℃ | 17℃15℃ | 14℃12℃ | 11℃9℃ | 8℃6℃ |
Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Sint Maarten: