What to do in May in St. Martin / Sint Maarten - 2024
Before we have a look at what you can do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, let's first look at the weather you can expect in May.
Contents
- 1 May weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 2 Things to see and do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 3 Shopping in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 4 Activities in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 5 Restaurants in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 6 More things to see in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 7 More information about St. Martin / Sint Maarten
- 8 What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in other months
- 9 Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for each month
May weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humidGenerally, May in St. Martin / Sint Maarten will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°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 May. You can expect around 17 rainy days, with on average 4.3 inches / 109 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.
The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.
Things to see and do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
St. Martin / Sint Maarten has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.
Abolition Day
Event/FestivalMay
Abolition Day is celebrated on the 28th of May. It marks the end of slavery.
Maho Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
The Princess Juliana International Airport is a few meters from Maho Beach, so you can see the airplanes landing and taking off just above your head.
Labor Day
Event/FestivalMay
Labor Day is celebrated on the first of May. There are numerous concerts organized by the most renowned singers. The temperature of the island at this time of the year is ideal for outdoor parties.
Victory Day
Event/FestivalMay
Victory Day is also known as Liberation Day is celebrated on the eighth of May. There are many music concerts organized on this public holiday.
Ascension Day
Event/FestivalMay
Ascension Day is celebrated on the 26th of May. It marks the time when Jesus ascended to heaven for the final time following his crucifixion and resurrection. It is the 40th day of Easter and the date for Ascension Day changes from year to year.
The Butterfly Farm
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
You can meet some beautiful little insects at the Butterfly Farm.
Pic Paradis
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
Pic Paradis is ideal for hiking and other activities.
St. Maarten Zoo
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
St. Maarten Zoo is a nice place for families with kids.
Loterie Farm
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
You will find a zipline at Loterie Farm.
Fort Louis
CulturalThroughout the Year
Fort Louis is an old structure that tells the story of the island.
Mullet Bay
BeachThroughout the Year
Mullet Bay is ideal for fishing or simply enjoying the salty breeze.
Shopping in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Activities in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Perfumerie
Visit Tijon Perfumerie and Create Your Own Perfume / Cologne.
Tour the island
Take a Tour to Discover Dutch & French Island Highlights
Zoological Park
Discover local species at The St. Maarten Zoological Park, the largest in the Caribbean. The zoo is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.
Old street
Take a stroll in Old Street, Saint Martin
Plane-Spotting
Spend some time Plane-Spotting at Maho Beach, where it looks like to plane is almost touching you.
Loterie Farm
Relax at Loterie Farm St. Martin
Prickly Pear
Join a sailing boat for a day sail to Prickly Pear, and Learn to be a sailor
Diving
The island is a perfect place for some beautiful dives.
Beaches
Spend a relaxing time at the various beaches
Fort Louis
Enjoy the views of the whole island from Fort Louis
Rhum Distillery
Visit Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour and Tasting
Mullet Bay
Soak up the sun at Mullet Bay.
Lambada Sunset Sail
Enjoy a sunset sail at Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks
Casino Royale
Get lucky and visit the Casino Royale, Saint Martin
Butterfly farm
Tour the Butterfly farm and Get kissed by a butterfly.
Philipsburg
Wander around St. Maarten's capital, Philipsburg
Restaurants in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
More things to see in St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Neighboring islands
Anguilla, St Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
Nature & Parks
The Butterfly Farm, Loterie Farm, and The St. Maarten Zoological park.
Art & Crafts
The Wall of Art, Galerie Escale des Iles
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
Historic site/landmarks
Fort Louis, Saint Martin of Tours Church, Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg Courthouse, Mary Star of the Sea Church
More information about St. Martin / Sint Maarten
What to do in St. Martin / Sint Maarten in other months
- 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 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
Weather in St. Martin / Sint Maarten for each month
- 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 July
- 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