July Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten - 2024
St. Martin is part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises of two separate countries, divided between its northern French side, called Saint-Martin, and it's southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten. Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch side, while Marigot is the capital of the French side. The island was sighted on November 11, 1493, by Christopher Columbus, who named it in honor of St. Martin of Tours.
The main industry of the island is tourism. In 2000, the island had about one million visitors annually. About 85% of the workforce was engaged in the tourist industry. Neighboring islands include Anguilla, St Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
Generally, July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 2.7 inches / 68 mm of rain during the month of July.
Contents
- 1 July weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 2 July weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in more detail
- 2.1 - What will the temperature be in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July
- 2.2 - Can you expect rain in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
- 2.3 - What will the water temperature be in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for July
- 2.4 - Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 2.5 - Will it be comfortable in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
- 3 What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July
- 4 Is it humid in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July?
- 5 Is July a good time to go to St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
- 6 Does it rain all day in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July?
- 7 Is July the rainiest month in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
- 8 Is July the most sunniest month in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
- 9 More information about St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 10 Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in other months
- 11 What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for each month
July weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if July is comfortable or humidGenerally, July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 78°F / 26°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.
St. Martin / Sint Maarten has its share of rainy days in July. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 2.7 inches / 68 mm of rain during the whole month.
But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.
July weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds- What will the temperature be in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July
Generally, you can expect in July an average temperature of 80°F / 27°C during the day and an average of 78°F / 26°C during the night. In July, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 82°F / 28°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 77°F / 25°C.
When looking at the whole year, January, February and March are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. August, September and October are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, June, July, August, September, October and November are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. February is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in St. Martin / Sint Maarten each month:
- Can you expect rain in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
Generally, you can expect about 16 rain days in July, with on average 2.7 inches / 68 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, February is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1 inches / 25 mmmm. October is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 6.6 inches / 168 mmmm. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees around 2.7 inches / 69 mm of rain. And a lot less than August, which sees around 3.5 inches / 89 mm of rain
If we look at the number of days with rain, February is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 11 and 12 days. October is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 19 and 20 days. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees around 15 days of rain. And slightly less than August, which sees an average of between 18 and 19 days of rain
There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.- What will the water temperature be in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for July
You can expect in July, the water temperature for St. Martin / Sint Maarten to be between 86°F / 30°C and 82°F / 28°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
August and September And have the highest water temperature, withan average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 78°F / 26°C and 80°F / 27°C. When comparing the water temperature from July with the month before and after, July has a water temperature almost equal to June, with a water temperature of an average of between 84°F / 29°C and 86°F / 30°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from August, that is an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C.
- Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Generally, you can expect around 12 sunny days in July and around 16 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, March is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 18 sunny days. September is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 10 sunny days. When comparing July with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to August, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days
We have looked at the sunny days in St. Martin / Sint Maarten. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. May is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days. February is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing July with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. And equal to August, with around 3 cloudy days
- Will it be comfortable in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
Generally, July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in St. Martin / Sint Maarten to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid). And almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid)
What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July
Saint Martin has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:
- Neighboring islands: Anguilla, St Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
- Historic site/landmarks: Fort Louis, Saint Martin of Tours Church, Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg Courthouse, Mary Star of the Sea Church
- The Beaches: Mullet Bay, Maho Beach, Burgeaux Beach, Simpson Bay West, Kim Sha Beach, Pelican Bay, Cay Bay, Miguel's Hot Beach Spot, Great Bay Beach, Little Bay Beach and Orient Bay Beach amongst others
- Nature & Parks: The Butterfly Farm, Loterie Farm, and The St. Maarten Zoological park.
- Art & Crafts: The Wall of Art, Galerie Escale des Iles
Is it humid in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in St. Martin / Sint Maarten during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of July, you can expect that St. Martin / Sint Maarten will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.
Is July a good time to go to St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
Trying to answer the question of whether July is a good time to go to St. Martin / Sint Maarten is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In July, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will be around 78°F / 26°C.
As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 12 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 2.7 inches / 68 mm of rain during July. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.
Does it rain all day in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in July?
In St. Martin / Sint Maarten, it does not rain all day in July. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 2.7 inches / 68 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For St. Martin / Sint Maarten, there are, on average 12 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days in July. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
And, as for many tropical locations, rain can be short and heavy. This applies particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.
Is July the rainiest month in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
July is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
October is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 19 days with rain. February is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 11 days.
October is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 6.6 inches / 168 mm of rain. February is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1 inches / 25 mm of rain.
Is July the most sunniest month in St. Martin / Sint Maarten?
July is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
March is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 12 sunny days, and 16 partly suny days. September is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.
January is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While September is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. February is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While May is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
More information about St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in other months
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for January
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for February
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for March
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for April
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for May
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for June
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for August
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for September
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for October
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for November
- Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for December
What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for each month
- What to do in January in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in February in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in March in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in April in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in May in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in June in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in July in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in August in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in September in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in October in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in November in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- What to do in December in St. Martin / Sint Maarten