Sint Eustatius (Statia) weather in May
May in Sint Eustatius: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Sint Eustatius · #296 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 30°C
- Nights
- 25°C
- Wet days
- 11
- Sun
- 11.6 h
- Humidity
- 80%
- Daylight
- 13 h

Traveller notes on Sint Eustatius in May
Other months in Sint Eustatius
Detailed October-specific weather trip reports for Sint Eustatius are limited on the forum, with broader Caribbean discussion for October describing conditions turning more comfortable as the month progresses, lower humidity and temperatures dropping from the 90s into the 80sF compared to peak summer. Posters discussing the wider region are direct that October remains within hurricane season, with occasional storms still possible, and consistently flag it as the month with the most rain on average across the Caribbean. Given the limited destination-specific detail for Sint Eustatius itself, this note leans on that regional pattern: expect warm, increasingly comfortable temperatures paired with the year's highest rain totals and lingering storm risk. Posters generally recommend tracking storm forecasts for any October Caribbean trip regardless of the specific island.
Forum coverage of Sint Eustatius (Statia) is thin, with most discussion centered on logistics like flights from St. Maarten, hiking, snorkeling and general things to do rather than granular weather detail. Posters discussing nearby St. Maarten's April weather describe it as generally warm and drier than the wetter late-year months, a pattern that should extend to Statia given the two islands' shared position in the northeastern Caribbean. Given how few detailed trip reports exist for Statia specifically, this regional April pattern - warm, breezy, and comparatively dry ahead of the June-November hurricane season - is the most useful guide available for planning a visit.
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Sint Eustatius climate normals — May
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sint Eustatius in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sint Eustatius's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSint Eustatius's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sint Eustatius in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
15 Dec – 15 Jun · usuallyWinter-sun seasonThe drier half of the year, when the crater trail into the Quill is walkable rather than a mudslide and the dive boats get out to the old anchorage most mornings. Statia never gets busy; this is just when it works.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sint Eustatius — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sint Eustatius?
Sint Eustatius in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sint Eustatius?
- May in Sint Eustatius: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sint Eustatius on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Sint Eustatius in May?
- In May, Sint Eustatius averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 46.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sint Eustatius in May?
- Sint Eustatius has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.
Within 300 km: Philipsburg's Sea turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Nov, and Charlotte Amalie's St Thomas Carnival on 26 Apr – 2 May.