Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
78°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Philipsburg
Sint Maarten · Caribbean
Warm coastal days and plenty of sun. Wind on exposed beaches is the main drawback.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
Wind
17 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
95%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
70%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
17 mphJanuary Windy
Sea temperature
80°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 77°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain20%
Cloud29%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Rain16%
Cloud27%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain16%
Cloud29%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Rain19%
Cloud29%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
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View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 76 | 1.2 | 10 | 10.8 | 77 | 80 |
| Feb | 78 | 76 | 1.0 | 8 | 11.0 | 76 | 79 |
| Mar | 78 | 76 | 0.9 | 7 | 11.3 | 76 | 79 |
| Apr | 79 | 76 | 1.4 | 9 | 11.8 | 78 | 80 |
| May | 80 | 78 | 2.3 | 12 | 11.6 | 80 | 81 |
| Jun | 82 | 79 | 2.0 | 11 | 12.2 | 80 | 83 |
| Jul | 82 | 80 | 3.0 | 16 | 12.1 | 81 | 83 |
| Aug | 83 | 80 | 3.6 | 16 | 11.7 | 81 | 84 |
| Sep | 83 | 80 | 4.5 | 17 | 11.1 | 81 | 84 |
| Oct | 82 | 80 | 5.5 | 17 | 10.7 | 81 | 84 |
| Nov | 81 | 78 | 4.3 | 15 | 10.3 | 80 | 83 |
| Dec | 80 | 77 | 1.9 | 12 | 10.3 | 78 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
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