Oranjestad in August

Peak hurricane risk; flights and ports can close.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry and cool; book early.
• JanuaryGreatDry season; cooler; good diving.
• FebruaryGreatDry and comfortable.
• MarchGreatDry; good month.

• OranjestadHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 14 days
• Whole island, Sint Eustatius · Oranjestad, The Quill, Bovenstorm or typhoon risk

  Warm year-round (27–31 °C (81–88 °F)), trade winds; drier December–May; hurricanes mainly August–October (Irma and Maria both hit in 2017).Warm year-round (81–88 °F (27–31 °C)), trade winds; drier December–May; hurricanes mainly August–October (Irma and Maria both hit in 2017).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Peak hurricane risk

  August to October · Region

  Flights and ports can close.

• Hurricane season

  Jun–Nov (peak Aug–Oct)

  Storms can close the airport and port for days.

• Statia Carnival big impact

  Late Jul – early Aug (check) · Sint Eustatius

  Parades and parties; rooms fill.

Crowds · Sint Eustatius overall

Low

Prices · Sint Eustatius overall

Low

Sint Eustatius overall: Hurricane risk rising; flexible fares only.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oranjestad, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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