Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) weather by month & the best time to visit
Caribbean Netherlands · beach resort · semi-arid climate
The best time to visit Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 95/100), with March and January close behind. Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) averages about 3,109 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 15 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is February, then March and January. The dullest month is October (77/100, 112 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,109 hours of sunshine a year. February (95/100) is noticeably better than October (77). It ranks #2 of 3 destinations in Caribbean Netherlands for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 3,109 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 43% of the annual 662 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 24 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 95 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 15 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 94 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 20 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 92 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 31 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| May | 85 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 67 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 89 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 49 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 87 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 58 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 84 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 72 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 92 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 112 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 82 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 82 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 90 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 40 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) by month
The sea off Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is warmest in September at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in February at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Oranjestad (St. Eustatius): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is a beach resort in Caribbean Netherlands with a semi-arid climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) get a year?
Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) gets about 3,109 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
The sunniest time to visit Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 95/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
October is the least sunny month in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius), scoring 77/100 with about 112 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
The sea in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) ranges from about 27°C (February) to 31°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius)?
The typical midday UV index in Oranjestad (St. Eustatius) peaks around 12 (extreme) in April, easing to about 7 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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