St. Maarten Weather - When to Go, When to Stay Away

Whether you go to Sint Maarten or Saint Martin, it’s still the same island with the same weather.

Sint Maarten is the Dutch side of the island and Saint Martin is the French side. The island is the smallest in the world shared by two nations.

The island’s mix of Dutch and French cultures make it a popular destination for southern Caribbean cruises. The weather is warm and sunny eight months of the year, but rain is a factor during the other four months.

St. Maarten weather is warm year-round because it is located in the southern Caribbean and closer to the equator than most islands.

The average monthly high temperature is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit and the average monthly low is about 77 degrees, according to the Meteorological Service of Netherland Antilles and Aruba.

The monthly high temperatures climb to an average of 88 to 89 degrees in June through October. They drop to about 84 degrees from December through March.

The island receives an average of 3.4 inches of rain per month, but with definite highs and lows during the year.

St. Maarten has about two inches of rain a month from January through April. It jumps to nearly four inches in May and declines in June and July. Rainfall totals more than five inches in September, four inches in October and five inches in November.

Low rainfall and warm temperatures in the spring make March and April the most popular months to visit, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The most unpopular months are September and October.

Rainfall makes September, October and November the riskiest months to visit St. Maarten. March, April, June and July have the lowest risk of heavy rainfall.

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About the Author:
Scott Bateman is a professional journalist with 29 years of experience as a reporter and editor. He publishes a Caribbean vacation guide with articles produced from nine trips to the region.
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