When to go · Saint-Martin
Saint-Martin in December
Great month. Christmas peak; book early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Saint-Martin
- Prices
- High
- Saint-Martin
Verdict
Christmas peak; book early.
Is another month better than December?
No other month rates higher than December for Saint-Martin in this guide.
Weather in December
- Whole island · Marigot, Grand Case, Orient Bay, Philipsburgbest weather
Dry, breezy season December–April; hot and humid summer; Irma (2017) showed the risk of the August–October peak.
- Marigot29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain days
- Grand Case28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 5 rain days
- Philipsburg29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Christmas and New Year big impact
25 Dec – 1 Jan
Peak prices and crowds.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saint-Martin
- High
- Prices · Saint-Martin
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint-Martin, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Great
Jan: Great
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Jan: 1
December: Christmas peak; book early.
January: Dry and breezy; peak prices.
Saint-Martin: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in December
Rated best or good this month
Whole island
Best weather of the year (Marigot, Grand Case, Orient Bay, Philipsburg)
Dry season begins; festive and busy from mid-month.
Best months: Dec–May
Best months: Dec–May