Sunrise & Sunset times | Best Spots for Sunset 2024
“The best spots to enjoy the sun setting in St. Maarten & St. Martin, romantic ocean view and orange, red and pink skies!”
Scroll the three pictures below to see examples of our gorgeous sunsets turning from golden yellow to red, followed by pink and even purple before turning into a sky lit by the moon and the stars.
As the sun sets in the West, several locations facing that way are perfectly located to enjoy a beautiful sunset in Sint Maarten & Saint Martin. See here a selection of locations where you can enjoy the best sunsets. Make sure to be there 30 min before until 30 min to enjoy the sky coloring from yellow to red, to pink, and purple before turning black with a sky full of stars.
Top 10 beaches to photograph the sunset in SXM:
- Mullet Bay (All year round)
- Kim Sha Beach (All year round)
- Cupecoy Beach (All year round)
- Maho Beach (November to May)
- Grand Case (June to October)
- Happy Bay (June to October)
- Pelican Beach (All year round)
- Marigot Bay (All year round)
- Great Bay Beach Philipsburg (November to May)
- Friars Bay (June to October)
Other unique sunset spots in SXM
Fort Louis in Marigot, Fort Amsterdam in Philipsburg, the top of the Bellevue hike, the top of Rainforest Adventures, and last but not least the sunset views from Pic Paradis (highest point of SXM).
Sunset times:
In the winter period from November to May, the sun sets most West and the best times to enjoy are between 5:00 – 6:30 pm, and from June to October the sun sets more Northwest and between 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Based on 2022, see below the exact times of the sunset.
January: Sunrise 06:43 AM & Sunset 05:49 PM
February: Sunrise 06:45 AM & Sunset 06:06 PM
March: Sunrise 06:30 AM & Sunset 06:18 PM
April: Sunrise 06:05 AM & Sunset 06:25 PM
May: Sunrise 05:45 AM & Sunset 06:33 PM
June: Sunrise 05:35 AM & Sunset 06:45 PM
July: Sunrise 05:40 AM & Sunset 06:50 PM
August: Sunrise 05:50 AM & Sunset 06:46 PM
September: Sunrise 05:58 AM & Sunset 06:25 PM
October: Sunrise 06:02 AM & Sunset 06:00 PM
November: Sunrise 06:11 AM & Sunset 05:39 PM
December: Sunrise 06:27 AM & Sunset 05:35 PM
Best locations to enjoy a sunset drink or dinner from November to July:
Located up in the hills in a restored 19th-century Sugar Mill in Cole Bay | You can overlook the airport and see the amazing Sunset year around!
In the heart of Philipsburg, overlooking Great Bay’s blue water offering wonderful sunset views. With great food and drinks.
One of the sexiest Rooftop Sunset Restaurants in St Martin is located on top of the West Indies Shopping Mall in Marigot – Serving French fine Cuisine!
Located on one of the Island’s best beaches, Mullet Bay Beach | Making this one of the most romantic spots to enjoy a sunset.
An open-air, casual chic beach restaurant overlooking Maho Beach. A great spot for planespotting and a romantic oceanfront dinner with sunset.
Gorgeous Mullet Bay Beach can now be a full-day destination! Da Waterhole is one of those perfect spots for a romantic sunset drink and dinner.
Fantastic location with multinational influences, great food & drinks. Being right on Kim Sha beach this is one of the best spots to enjoy the sunset!
The Pirates’ favorite hangout on the top deck of the Rusted ship above The Rusty Parrot. Cold drinks and signature dishes while seated around the rum barrels!
Best locations to enjoy a sunset drink or dinner from June to October:
Gorgeous Mullet Bay Beach can now be a full-day destination! Da Waterhole is one of those perfect spots for a romantic sunset drink and dinner.
Located up in the hills in a restored 19th-century Sugar Mill in Cole Bay | Bamboo’s World-Class chefs have been redefining Sushi in SXM for over 20 years!
La Terrasse | One of the sexiest Rooftop Sunset Restaurants in St Martin on top of West Indies Shopping Mall in Marigot-French fine Cuisine!
A chic beach club atmosphere right at the water’s edge of Grand Case Beach. Open for a Beach Day, Lunch or Dinner paired with delicious cocktails!
Situated on the stunning beach of Grand Case, Captain Frenchy’s is a sophisticated beach club & French Restaurant for the ‘A listers’ in St Martin.
Fantastic location with multinational influences, great food & drinks. Being right on Kim Sha beach this is one of the best spots to enjoy the sunset!
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner right on the beach of Grand Case! On a sunbed or in their stunning ocean front restaurant. Bonne Appetite, enjoy!
Located on the beach of the lagoon in Nettle Bay. Rewarded two toques by Gault & Millau in 2020, this is one of the finest French restaurants in SXM!