10 Things to Do in Saint Martin in October

St. Martin is an island divided between two countries. On the one hand, there is the French side to the north, whose capital is Marigot and, in the southern region, there is the Dutch side, whose capital is Philipsburg. It is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, which has a great demand for tourist activities.

During your stay in the month of October you will not have time to waste. From the very first moment, you will find many things to see and do in St. Maarten. For example, stroll along Orient Beach and Maho Beach to enjoy the warm waters, picturesque scenery and some water sports. Also, try the seasonal fruits at the Marigot Market, celebrate Halloween in the island' s bars, etc.

St. Martin in October is a place with moderate temperature and cloudiness. These are a couple of conditions that you can use to your advantage, to take amazing pictures during your stay. Create a route with the main destinations of your interest on the island and embark on a free photo tour.

You can stroll around the city of St. Martin and visit places such as St. Martin of Tours Church and the Philipsburg Courthouse. Also, the picturesque Front Street or commercial street of Philipsburg, the promenade with a privileged view of the sea and boats, among other places.

Also, if you wish, you can take a walk along Maho Beach, where you will find fabulous contrasts for your photographs. Not only will you enjoy the blue sky, the sea and the white sand, but you will also see airplanes take off and land a few meters from the beach. Undoubtedly, an ideal setting for your photographs.

This activity can be done on your own or connected with a private tour of St. Maarten. In the latter case, you will have the opportunity to define your own itinerary according to your tastes and needs, but you will be accompanied by a local guide, who will take you directly to each attraction and tell its respective story.

Another thing to do during your stay in Sint Maarten in October is to visit the Guavaberry Emporium. There, you will find the island's national liquor, Guavaberries, as well as a wide range of exotic fruit liqueurs to cool off with during the hottest days of the month.

When you arrive at this national historic monument built on the site of an old synagogue (1781) and located in Philipsburg (Dutch side), you will see a picturesque cedar house with palm trees and barrels in its surroundings. You can go inside to learn about the history of this place, take pictures and do some free tastings.

Among the products you can taste and buy, Guavaberry rum stands out. Also, the iconic Guavaberry Colada, pineapple wines, mango, lime, passion fruit and oranges harvested on the island. Undoubtedly, this is an unmissable destination that you can visit on your own or incorporate it into the route of any guided tour of St. Maarten in which you participate.

The island of Sint Maarten tends to experience low tourist traffic in October, which is quite favorable if you are in town during that month. You'll be able to stroll along the busiest beaches without fear of crowds that will prevent you from finding a place to lie down, relax and enjoy the sea.

You'll certainly have plenty of options to choose from, as the island is home to some 37 beaches. However, two of them stand out as the most popular:

• Orient Beach (French side), with its white sand, crystal-clear waters, chairs with umbrellas for lounging and quaint restaurants. In addition, you will find many water activities: windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, kitesurfing, surfing, etc.
• Maho Beach (Dutch side). In this beach you will not only enjoy the sand and the sea, since the main attraction of this place is to see the planes take off and land at the Princess Juliana International Airport, located nearby.

While you can do this activity on your own, you also have the option of joining an excursion to Orient Beach and Maho Beach in St. Maarten with a local guide. This way, you will save time getting from one beach to the other and learn a little about the history of each place visited.

In St. Maarten, conditions are good for off-road buggy adventures throughout most of the year, but October is definitely the best time to explore the island. You will be able to enjoy both warm and cool weather due to the percentage of cloud cover and moderate winds in this month.

To carry out this experience, you will only need to connect with a buggy rental place. In this way, they will provide you with an all-terrain car with space for up to six people. In addition, you will receive some tips and basic rules for driving the buggy.

After the buggy rental in St. Maarten, you will start driving along the rugged roads of the island, creating your own itinerary. You will be able to visit places such as Grand Case, Maho Beach, Mullet Bay Beach, Orient Bay Beach, among other destinations. All this, while enjoying the adrenaline and speed of the buggy.

There are many things to see and do in St. Maarten in October, and one of them is definitely Cole Bay. It is a suburb of the island, located on the Dutch side. There, you will find the famous Carrousel Gelateria Bar, where you can soothe the heat of the season by sampling a variety of refreshing Italian ice creams.

This peculiar round-shaped building belongs to the Toppers Distillery. In fact, among the dozens of ice cream flavors available you will find Toppers rum. You can also eat waffles and even buy some of the artisanal rums on display.

Also, if you are traveling with children, they can have fun in the play area that incorporates a carousel. Afterwards, you can continue with the activities on your itinerary, for example, visit the pirate experience at Rusty Parrot in St. Maarten, which is about a 15-minute drive away.

Marigot Market is a popular spot on the island of St. Martin. There, you will find fresh seasonal produce to satisfy your palate. Such is the case of the juicy oranges harvested in October and the sweet pineapples, which cannot be missed with their intoxicating aroma.

As you stroll through the more than 100 stalls of this traditional open-air market, you will find artisanal products (preserves) made from tropical fruits. In addition, traditional dishes prepared directly at the market (cod fritters, barbecue, fried fish and more).

You will also find vegetables (plantains, cassava, yams, etc.) and a variety of fish, lobsters and crabs. All brought by local fishermen and farmers every morning. Meanwhile, in other market stalls you will find a wide range of handicrafts, souvenirs, fashion and much more.

In short, this is a very picturesque and traditional place on the island. For this reason, it is usually included among the must-see destinations of the best tours and day trips in St. Maarten.

Information of interest

• Price: entrance to the market is free.
• Hours: The market is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

October sunsets on the island of St. Martin have a particular beauty that you can enjoy from the comfort of a boat. Although in this month the level of cloudiness reaches 39%, the sun's rays slip perfectly through the clouds, creating a series of amazing contrasts in the sky and the waters of the Caribbean.

The adventure usually begins at the port of Anse Marcel. There, you will set sail on a boat with a captain and his crew. Once on board, you will be able to relax while sailing along the coast of the island of St. Martin. You will feel the sea breeze and the last sunrays of the day caressing your skin.

In addition, on this tour along the coast of St. Martin, you will have a privileged view of the so-called Caribbean sunset, which tinges the sky with dozens of warm colors. A natural spectacle that will leave you speechless and that will serve as a backdrop for many photographs.

Once the sunset is over, you will get a panoramic view of the island and its surroundings, which you can enjoy while sailing back to the starting point. In addition, in the bar area you will have the opportunity to enjoy a snack and a drink, either incorporated into the tour or purchased on your own.

Information of interest

• Price: the average price of this panoramic coastal tour is about 79€ per person.
• Duration: the duration of the tour is about three hours.

October in Sint Maarten offers constant winds, prevailing from the east at an average speed of at least 20 kilometers per hour. Take advantage of this weather condition and practice windsurfing and kitesurfing on the island's paradisiacal beaches.

To start this adventure, you can head to Orient Beach. This is one of the most emblematic and largest beaches on the French side of the island. There, you will enjoy an incredible natural contrast formed by beautiful blue waters and approximately five kilometers of white coral sand.

When you arrive at the beach, you can hire the service of a professional instructor. This way, you will have a person by your side to teach you the safety rules for windsurfing and give you some tips for kitesurfing. This, in case you are a beginner.

In addition, you will find several places where you can rent the necessary equipment for the practice of each water sport. In the case of windsurfing, there is the surfboard, the harness, the sail with mast and the boom. Meanwhile, for kitesurfing you will need a kite, a control bar, a harness, a leash and a board.

Temperatures during the month of October usually range between 31ºC and 26ºC, which could be a bit hot, especially if you are traveling with children. If this is your case, you might want to incorporate some indoor activities into your itinerary. Such is the case of a visit to the Inspired Selfie, to take amazing pictures.

This is a place located in the Cole Bay area, which promotes street art by local artists: Jimmy Sabas aka MASH-1, Annemiek Van Kerkhof-Posthuma, Charisse Lovine Evana Piper, among others. You will have access to a total of 20 rooms with different murals and immersive installations.

During this experience, you will not only have the opportunity to appreciate the art captured in each mural, you will also test your senses. Wander freely through each of the rooms and be amazed by the upside-down room, have fun in the colorful carnival room, pose in front of the candy wall and much more.

Information of interest

• Price: Admission for adults costs approximately 25€, children from 4 to 11 years old pay about 18€ and children under 3 years old are free.
• Hours: 11:00 to 19:00 hours (Tuesday to Saturday). Closed Mondays and Sundays.

If you are a Halloween enthusiast and you find yourself on the island of St. Maarten in October, then you should not let this date go unnoticed. You will be enveloped in a true atmosphere of celebration, which is experienced in the streets, restaurants, shopping malls, stores, bars and clubs of this island.

Without a doubt, on the island of St. Maarten you will have no excuses to have fun during the scariest night of the year. You will find many places where you can show off your best costume or makeup and, in turn, spend an unforgettable evening.

For example, some of the bars and clubs you can visit include the following:

• The Yacht Club Bar & Restaurant, with live music and a privileged view of the sea in Simpson Bay.
• Soggy Dollar Bar in Simpson Bay, with delicious cocktails and live DJs.
• Lagoonies Bar & Café, located in Cole Bay. There, you can eat, drink, listen to good music and watch the sea.
• Roxxy Beach, you can eat, dance and enjoy by the sea.

Temperatures in Sint Maarten during October usually range from 31ºC (maximum) to 26ºC (minimum). During this month on the island, thermometers will rarely register a measurement above 32ºC or drop below 24ºC.

Throughout the month of October, you will witness about 14 days of rain on the island and moderate winds coming from the east. Meanwhile, the sea water temperature remains stable at 29°C, which is quite convenient if you plan to do any of the diving and snorkeling experiences and tours in Philipsburg St. Maarten.

The month of October on the island of St. Maarten is a time of low tourist influx due to the hurricane season in the Caribbean waters. Therefore, when planning your trip, you will find low prices in terms of lodging and plane transfers.

Thanks to the low tourist influx, you will not have to experience the so-called traffic jams, which are usually one of the main inconveniences to move from one end of the island to the other. Also, you will enjoy quieter beaches due to the low presence of people.