Saint Martin travel guide
What to see in Philipsburg
The Dutch capital, with its shopping street, a beachfront boardwalk and a cruise port.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Philipsburg highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Front Street
The shopping street.
- Boardwalk
Along Great Bay.
- Fort Amsterdam
Ruins above the sea.
- Courthouse
A wooden building from 1793.
- Great Bay
The town beach.
Day trips from Philipsburg
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Philipsburg
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Philipsburg are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- September, October
Peak hurricane season
September and October are the months with the highest risk of storms, and some hotels close.
What to do: The best time is December to April, dry and sunny.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a lolo (barbecue shack) in Grand Case. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Saint Martin guide.
Frequently asked questions about Philipsburg
What to see in Philipsburg?
Front Street, Boardwalk, Fort Amsterdam, Courthouse and Great Bay.
What to see in Philipsburg in one day?
Don’t miss Front Street, Boardwalk, Fort Amsterdam, Courthouse and Great Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Philipsburg?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Philipsburg are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from Philipsburg?
Island tour.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.