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Saint Martin school holidays deals
A family adventure to Saint Martin is calling! Offering an abundance of child-friendly activities from snorkelling, zip-lining, kayaking, site-seeing, boat trips and beach days, this beautiful Caribbean island of two nations will delight the entire clan. When visiting Saint Martin during the school holidays, do be aware that many of them fall during peak season, such as Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and the Summer holidays. For the best deal, visit during the May and October Half Term when it’s the low season. The weather may not be perfect, but you can still expect long days of sunshine, dazzling aquamarine waters and a vibrant culture.
Half Term & school holidays to Saint Martin
Weather in Saint Martin & Sint Maarten during school holidays
February Half Term
February is a wonderful time to visit – it's one of the driest months of the year with highs of 29°C on average during the day. It’s sunny all year round in Saint Martin, where you can expert 8-9 hours of sun per day.
Easter
Easter has amazing weather too with little rain and highs of 30°C. Most shops and businesses close over the Easter Weekend but there will be plenty of activities and festivities across the island.
May Half Term
Wonderfully warm with highs of 29°C. The chance of rain starts to increase as the wet season begins but as this is the low season, it will feel much quieter.
Summer
Summer is the hottest and rainiest season on the island. Generally, it’s cheaper to travel from July to September but prices will spike during the school holidays. On average, day temperatures peak at 31°C and it will feel very humid.
October Half Term
October is one of the wettest and hottest months of the year, but you can still expect 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Christmas & New Year
Travelling at Christmas and New Year isn’t cheap but it’s the perfect climate in Saint Martin at this time of year. Expect warm temperatures in the high 20s and minimal rainfall. Many hotels offer Christmas and New Year events.
Best hotels for Half Term & school holidays in Saint Martin & Sint Maarten
The 4-star Simpson Bay Resort in Sint Maarten is one of the larger hotels on the island, meaning there should be decent availability for your holiday dates. With all bookings during the school holidays, we recommend booking 9-12 months in advance for the best early booking deals and the best room choices. The Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa offers a beachfront location with watersports, tennis, a separate kids pool and a babysitting service.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort is fantastic for families. The all inclusive package offers peace of mind for parents as there will be no huge bills at the end of the trip. There is a kids club, play area and lots of kid-friendly activities. Parents will love the casino, spa, swim-up bar and choice of five restaurants.