May weather forecast
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Reaching May, Philipsburg embraces the warmth of summer fully. The sea temperature embraces the heat as well, settling comfortably at 27°C (80.6°F). This escalates the island’s allure for water activities and beach-going. The days extend even further, welcoming more sunshine hours as we move further into the year. However, along with the charisma of the extended sunlight, a substantial increase in rainfall also marks the onset of the wetter phase of the year.

Temperature

Philipsburg greets May with a high-temperature average of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), mirroring that of April. May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In Philipsburg, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200 rainfall days, and 1000mm (39.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Philipsburg, the average seawater temperature in May is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are ideal for swimming, diving, and other activities, ensuring comfort and enjoyment for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:44 AST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, May through July, September through December, with an average of 8h 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 reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 12 during May translates into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be applied generously and frequently reapplied even on cloudy days, especially after each swim or outdoor workout. Caution! The Sun's UV intensity grows with reflections off sand and water.