Philipsburg
Sint Maarten
Philipsburg is the main town and capital of Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is located on the southern coast of Saint Martin island, between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It serves as the main port of entry, with the major airport and port located in the vicinity. Tourism is the main economic activity, supported by extensive lodgings and cultural activities. As of 2017, the town had 1,894 inhabitants.
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Things to do in Philipsburg
- Two Islands, Twice the Fun · 6 h · from $48 · 4.8/5 (609 reviews)
- Quads and Furious ATV Tours & Rentals · 24 h · from $90 · 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- All In One Island Tour of St. Martin | St. Maarten · 5 h · from $75 · 4.7/5 (222 reviews)
- The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour · 7 h · from $423.50 · 4.9/5 (590 reviews)
- Private St Maarten Sightseeing Tour at Your Pace · 7 h · from $547.96
- Discover French & Dutch St Maarten · 5 h · from $55 · 3.3/5 (8 reviews)
All experiences in Philipsburg
Weather by month in Philipsburg
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.6°C | 23.4°C | 20 mm |
| Feb | 27.4°C | 23.6°C | 12 mm |
| Mar | 28.2°C | 23.1°C | 16 mm |
| Apr | 29.2°C | 23.7°C | 26 mm |
| May | 29.5°C | 24.7°C | 63 mm |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 25.9°C | 42 mm |
| Jul | 29.6°C | 26.1°C | 54 mm |
| Aug | 30.2°C | 26.8°C | 66 mm |
| Sep | 30.3°C | 26.3°C | 90 mm |
| Oct | 30.3°C | 26.1°C | 108 mm |
| Nov | 29.1°C | 25°C | 78 mm |
| Dec | 28.7°C | 23.9°C | 40 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-4 · 2 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 18.03° N, 63.05° W
Near Philipsburg
- Philipsburg · 0 km away
- Marigot · 6 km away
- Grand Case · 8 km away
- Grand Case · 8 km away
- Maho Beach · 8 km away
- Virgin Gorda · 152 km away
More of Sint Maarten
The Dutch southern half of a single island shared with Saint Martin — duty-free shopping, cruise-port energy, and the famous beach right at the end of Princess Juliana airport's runway.
Explore Sint Maarten · Maho Beach
Where to stay
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