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St. Maarten/St. Martin is split down the middle: the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten to the south, the French collectivity of Saint-Martin to the north, two countries on one small island. Cruise passengers dock in Philipsburg on the Dutch side, minutes from beach clubs, duty-free shops, and Maho Beach, where jets clear the sand by a few feet on their approach to the airport. Cross into Marigot on the French side for the food.
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Each month rated on weather and crowds, alongside the real temperature, rain, and notes behind that rating — look for great weather paired with low crowds for the best overall experience. Tap a month for its full weather and tours guide.
| Month | Weather | Crowds | High °F | Low °F | Rain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | great | high | 82 | 72 | 9 | Dry and pleasant — peak cruise season |
| Feb | great | high | 82 | 72 | 7 | Driest month, perfect beach weather |
| Mar | great | peak | 83 | 73 | 7 | Warm and sunny |
| Apr | great | high | 85 | 74 | 7 | Great conditions, slightly fewer tourists |
| May | great | moderate | 87 | 76 | 9 | Warm, occasional afternoon showers |
| Jun | fair | low | 88 | 77 | 11 | Rainy season begins, still warm |
| Jul | fair | low | 89 | 78 | 12 | Hot and humid |
| Aug | poor | low | 90 | 78 | 14 | Hurricane season, daily showers |
| Sep | poor | low | 89 | 78 | 15 | Peak hurricane risk |
| Oct | fair | low | 87 | 76 | 13 | Rain tapering, still humid |
| Nov | fair | moderate | 85 | 74 | 10 | Drying out, good conditions |
| Dec | good | peak | 83 | 73 | 9 | Dry season returns, cruise season peaks |
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The best months to visit St. Maarten / St. Martin by cruise ship are January, February, March, April, May. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Popular activities include: Maho Beach plane spotting, Orient Bay (French side), Duty-free shopping in Philipsburg, French cuisine in Marigot, America's Cup sailing experience.
St. Maarten / St. Martin is a popular port of call for many major cruise lines. Check the upcoming cruises section above for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include St. Maarten / St. Martin.