{"id":27754,"date":"2022-10-25T07:30:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T07:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-may-in-st-martin-sint-maarten\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T07:30:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T07:30:29","slug":"what-to-do-in-may-in-st-martin-sint-maarten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-may-in-st-martin-sint-maarten\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in May in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.

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May weather in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>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 humid

Generally, May in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C. 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.

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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.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

Abolition Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Abolition Day is celebrated on the 28th of May. It marks the end of slavery.<\/div><\/div>
Maho Beach<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div><\/div>
Labor Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div><\/div>
Victory Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div><\/div>
Ascension Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div>
See the date here<\/a><\/div><\/div>
The Butterfly Farm<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
You can meet some beautiful little insects at the Butterfly Farm.<\/div>
See details here.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Pic Paradis<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Pic Paradis is ideal for hiking and other activities.<\/div><\/div>
St. Maarten Zoo<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
St. Maarten Zoo is a nice place for families with kids.<\/div><\/div>
Loterie Farm<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
You will find a zipline at Loterie Farm.<\/div><\/div>
Fort Louis<\/div>
Cultural<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Fort Louis is an old structure that tells the story of the island.<\/div><\/div>
Mullet Bay<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Mullet Bay is ideal for fishing or simply enjoying the salty breeze.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>

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Activities in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>
Perfumerie<\/div>
Visit Tijon Perfumerie and Create Your Own Perfume \/ Cologne.<\/div>
Tour the island<\/div>
Take a Tour to Discover Dutch & French Island Highlights<\/div>
Zoological Park<\/div>
Discover local species at The St. Maarten Zoological Park, the largest in the Caribbean. The zoo is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.<\/div>
Old street<\/div>
Take a stroll in Old Street, Saint Martin<\/div>
Plane-Spotting<\/div>
Spend some time Plane-Spotting at Maho Beach, where it looks like to plane is almost touching you.<\/div>
Loterie Farm<\/div>
Relax at Loterie Farm St. Martin<\/div>
Prickly Pear<\/div>
Join a sailing boat for a day sail to Prickly Pear, and Learn to be a sailor<\/div>
Diving<\/div>
The island is a perfect place for some beautiful dives.<\/div>
Beaches<\/div>
Spend a relaxing time at the various beaches<\/div>
Fort Louis<\/div>
Enjoy the views of the whole island from Fort Louis<\/div>
Rhum Distillery<\/div>
Visit Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour and Tasting<\/div>
Mullet Bay<\/div>
Soak up the sun at Mullet Bay.<\/div>
Lambada Sunset Sail<\/div>
Enjoy a sunset sail at Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks<\/div>
Casino Royale<\/div>
Get lucky and visit the Casino Royale, Saint Martin<\/div>
Butterfly farm<\/div>
Tour the Butterfly farm and Get kissed by a butterfly.<\/div>
Philipsburg<\/div>
Wander around St. Maarten's capital, Philipsburg<\/div>
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Restaurants in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>

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More things to see in St. Martin \/ Sint Maarten<\/h2>
Neighboring islands<\/div>
Anguilla, St Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.<\/div>
Nature & Parks<\/div>
The Butterfly Farm, Loterie Farm, and The St. Maarten Zoological park.<\/div>
Art & Crafts<\/div>
The Wall of Art, Galerie Escale des Iles<\/div>
The Beaches<\/div>
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<\/div>
Historic site\/landmarks<\/div>
Fort Louis, Saint Martin of Tours Church, Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg Courthouse, Mary Star of the Sea Church<\/div>
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