August weather forecast
Sint Maarten

August in Sint Maarten is a month marked by high temperatures and increased rainfall, reflective of the rainy season's peak period. Average temperatures throughout the island hover between 27°C (80.6°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), making it one of the warmest months of the year. Philipsburg, being a coastal city, experiences a similar temperature range.

While August does not hold the record for any extreme weather events, it is part of the Atlantic hurricane season and is considered one of the months with higher chances of tropical storms and hurricanes. Rainfall during August escalates further, with average precipitation reaching around 120mm (4.72"), indicating an increase compared to July's average of 110mm (4.33").

In comparison to July, August sees a small increase in both temperature and rainfall, signifying the continuation of the rainy season's peak period.

Across Sint Maarten, the weather remains relatively consistent, with only slight temperature variations between the coastal regions and the hilly interior areas due to the diverse topography of the island.

Despite the peak of the rainy season and the potential for tropical storms, August continues to provide warm weather suitable for outdoor activities. However, visitors should monitor weather forecasts closely due to the hurricane season. Even though the rainfall is substantial, it often takes the form of brief, intense showers that do not significantly disrupt the island's vibrant atmosphere and range of activities.

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• Philipsburg - August »
  The months with the most sunshine in Philipsburg are March, April and August, with an average of 9h of sunshine. On the first day of August in Philipsburg sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:46.
• Belvedere - August »
  In Belvedere, during August, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In August, Belvedere notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month.
• Mary's Fancy - August »
  Consequently, in August, the tropical heat continues unabated in Mary's Fancy, albeit with a slight enhancement in temperature. The months with the highest humidity in Mary's Fancy are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.