Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75–83°F | 7h | Moderate (100mm) | Peak | Dry-season trade winds sweep the dual-nation island—warm, breezy days perfect for beach-hopping both sides. |
| February | 75–83°F | 8h | Moderate (65mm) | Peak | Crisp and clear as high season peaks, with St. Maarten Carnival's early buildup underway. |
| March | 75–84°F | 8h | Moderate (65mm) | Peak | Reliable dry-season sun over Maho Beach and Orient Bay alike. |
| April | 77–85°F | 8h | Moderate (80mm) | Peak | Warm and mostly dry, with St. Maarten's dual Dutch-French identity on full display in restaurants and markets. |
| May | 78–87°F | 8h | High (110mm) | Shoulder | St. Maarten Carnival's parades and jump-ups take over Philipsburg under building humidity. |
| June | 79–88°F | 8h | Moderate (90mm) | Shoulder | Hot and increasingly humid as hurricane season opens; showers stay brief and scattered. |
| July | 79–89°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Lush and warm with regular tropical downpours between long sunny stretches. |
| August | 79–89°F | 8h | High (130mm) | Off-Peak | Peak summer heat and rainfall, with quieter beaches and lower resort rates. |
| September | 79–89°F | 7h | High (180mm) | Off-Peak | The wettest, quietest month—hurricane season peaks here more than almost anywhere in the Caribbean. |
| October | 78–87°F | 6h | High (190mm) | Off-Peak | Still deep in hurricane season with the year's heaviest rain, though many mornings stay clear. |
| November | 77–85°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Shoulder | Rain begins easing as the dry season approaches, with warm, improving conditions. |
| December | 76–84°F | 7h | High (140mm) | Peak | Dry season returns with steady breezes and the build-up to a lively holiday season on both sides of the island. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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