Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Dawn Beach, Sint Maarten in January
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dawn Beach, Sint Maarten with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January63mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Dawn Beach's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and June
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.3 hours average sun
January is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is below Dawn Beach's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January73 weather score
January scores above Dawn Beach's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
