AI-generatedSint Maarten (Philipsburg) at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,060 h
- Rain a year
- 799 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – August
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0517:51
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:34 · evening 17:21–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 18:04–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in October?
In October, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 141 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:05 – 17:51
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Lower_Princes
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %6 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.2° | 25.4° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 25.6° | 26.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg), 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) has about 17 rainy days with 141 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
How breezy and how cloudy Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Sint Maarten (Philipsburg): variable cloud, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
How often the day gets hot in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in August (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 358 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 26° | 25° | 26.6° | 8.3 h | 10 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 25° | 24° | 26.2° | 8.7 h | 8 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 25° | 24° | 26.3° | 8.9 h | 7 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 26° | 25° | 26.8° | 9.0 h | 9 | 35 |
| MayMay | 86 | 27° | 26° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 28° | 26° | 28.0° | 8.2 h | 11 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 28° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.4 h | 15 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 28° | 27° | 28.7° | 8.6 h | 16 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 28° | 27° | 29.1° | 8.2 h | 17 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 28° | 26° | 29.0° | 8.0 h | 17 | 141 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 27° | 26° | 28.4° | 7.9 h | 15 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 26° | 25° | 27.4° | 8.0 h | 12 | 48 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.03° N, 63.05° W · 0 m · America/Lower_Princes
Best time to visit Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
The best time to visit Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is from December to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to June. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to November; the wettest month is October with 141 mm.
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in the dry season
Jun, Dec – Apr
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in the rainy season
May, Jul – Nov
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 93 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) for you.
Your best months: March – April, June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg): score 96 against 78. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 96better |
| Day high | 28° | 25° |
| Night low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.0° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 141 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Jun
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 30 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in January93February25° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In February, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 26 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in February96March25° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In March, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 22 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in March93April26° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in April86May27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in May87June28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in June82July28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 77 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in July82August28° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 91 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in August78September28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 114 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in September78October28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 141 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in October81November27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 108 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in November85December26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In December, Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 48 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg).
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Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) vs. Basseterre
In October the holiday weather in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) and Basseterre is about equally good (score 78 vs. 77). During the day it is about as warm in Basseterre as in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg). The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) | Basseterre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 19 |
| Best time | Dec – Aug | Dec – Apr |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
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Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 78).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 25 min
- Distance
- 6,560 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
When is the best time to visit Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
The best time to visit Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) is from December to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
The sea temperature in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 27 °C. February is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to November; the wettest month is October with 141 mm. The driest month is March with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) get?
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in November there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) in?
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) uses the time zone America/Lower_Princes, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
A nonstop flight from London to Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) takes about 8 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,560 km.
When is hurricane season in Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)?
Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 78). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 82, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 87.
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