SeasonMapSint Eustatius (Statia) weather in May
Sint Eustatius
May in Sint Eustatius: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
#6 of 12 months in Sint Eustatius · #290 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sint Eustatius climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
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.
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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.
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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.
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — 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.