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Sun & Beach Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, February, April

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Philipsburg for a sun and beach holiday is March, February, April.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Philipsburg

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°104
February
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°71
March
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°55
April
76Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°92
May
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°141
June
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°134
July
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°165
August
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°172
September
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°182
October
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°166
November
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°173
December
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°136

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Philipsburg

When is the best time to visit Philipsburg for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Philipsburg for sun & beach is typically in March, February, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Philipsburg?

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Rainy season typically: July–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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