The month in detail
What to expect in February
February is peak dry season in Saint Martin. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
February ranks 4 out of 12 months in Saint Martin.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
26°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Saint Martin is June (8.8/10), 0.5 pt higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Saint Martin
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.87°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 31%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Saint Martin ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Saint MartinTropical climate with a 8.8 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
18.07°N · 63.05°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint Martin?
June is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 25.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of June & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint Martin get in June?
Saint Martin averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Saint Martin?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Saint Martin in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 25.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Saint Martin good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Saint Martin scores 7.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Saint Martin?
September is the most difficult month to visit Saint Martin, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Saint Martin in February?
In February, the sea averages 26°C in Saint Martin: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Saint Martin in February?
The average UV index reaches 8 in February in Saint Martin (high), with about 11.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.