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St Maarten in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for St Maarten in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in St Maarten in May 2026

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
St Maarten in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Maarten has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in St Maarten in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Maarten for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.

Is St Maarten warm or cold in May?

St Maarten is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in St Maarten:

Climate in St Maarten in May

St Maarten weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+27°C+28°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+21°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+33°C+33°C
Rainfall
34 mm66 mm47 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
75%78%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
421
Cloudy days
667
Rainy days
192221
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 34 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 2 in May.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in St Maarten in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St Maarten is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in St Maarten based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
St Maarten wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 114 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in St Maarten?

This is the weather in St Maarten in May 2024:
1 May
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+31°C
2 May
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+30°C
3 May
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+30°C
4 May
☀️
+31°C
5 May
☀️
+31°C
6 May
☀️
+31°C
7 May
☀️
+30°C
8 May
☁️
+31°C
9 May
☀️
+31°C
10 May
☀️
+30°C
11 May
☀️
+30°C
12 May
☀️
+30°C
13 May
🌧️
+30°C
14 May
☀️
+30°C
15 May
☀️
+30°C
16 May
☀️
+30°C
17 May
☀️
+31°C
18 May
☀️
+31°C
19 May
☁️
+30°C
20 May
☀️
+29°C
21 May
☀️
+31°C
22 May
☀️
+31°C
23 May
☁️
+31°C
24 May
🌧️
+30°C
25 May
☁️
+30°C
26 May
🌧️
+31°C
27 May
☁️
+30°C
28 May
☁️
+30°C
29 May
☀️
+30°C
30 May
☀️
+30°C
31 May
☀️
+31°C
In May 2024 St Maarten had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

This is how St Maarten climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in St Maarten in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2024 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 342 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 1120 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Maarten in May:

Is May a good time to visit St Maarten?

It’s always a good time to visit St Maarten, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in St Maarten in May?

May is warm in St Maarten. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is St Maarten rainy in May?

St Maarten is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in St Maarten in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Maarten in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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.