April weather forecast
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

The pleasant and consistent weather in Philipsburg continues into April. The city starts to warm up a little bit more with the average temperatures touching 30°C (86°F). Corresponding to the temperature increase, the daylight hours elevate, hinting at slightly longer days ahead. Importantly, with the summer season approaching, the UV index remains at an annual high, making sunscreen a fundamental necessity for this month. Despite these hot conditions, April maintains a harmonious balance with a modest rise in the average rainfall to 65mm (2.56").

Temperature

The transition into April is marked with an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), showing an insignificant shift from March's 29°C (84.2°F). April nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout April, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 200 rainfall days, and 1000mm (39.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), activities such as swimming and diving become highly pleasurable for long durations.

Daylight

In Philipsburg, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:33 AST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Philipsburg are March, April and August, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 during April translates into the following guidance:
Utilize all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin could suffer burns instantly. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Even on a cloudy day, a sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF should be applied generously and frequently reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor exercise. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.