Saba
Saba is a volcanic island in the Caribbean Netherlands, visited for the rainforest hike up Mount Scenery and diving in its protected marine park. Most trips start with a short flight or ferry from Sint Maarten.
Saba is a volcanic island in the northern Lesser Antilles and a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, part of the Caribbean Netherlands. Its interior rises steeply to Mount Scenery, a rainforest summit at 887 meters and the highest point in the Kingdom. The island has one winding road, and its villages sit on the slopes and along the coast.
Most visitors come to hike and dive. Trails climb Mount Scenery through rainforest, and the protected marine park offers diving along the coast. Most trips start with a short flight or ferry from Sint Maarten. The island suits hikers, divers and travelers who want a few quiet days on a small island. Plan at least three to four days. The drier months run roughly December through May, outside the June to November hurricane season.
Five things to know before Saba
- Check entry for your passport
Saba is part of the Caribbean Netherlands. US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passports need no visa; carry a return ticket, proof of funds and a passport valid for your whole stay. Visas and entry
- Book the hop from Sint Maarten
Saba is reached by small plane from Sint Maarten onto one of the world's shortest commercial runways, or by ferry. Seats are few, so book early.
- Hike Mount Scenery in dry weather
Mount Scenery is the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at 887 m. The steps are steep and slippery in cloud, so go on a clear morning.
- Dive through a local operator
Saba Marine Park protects the waters around the island, and divers pay a marine park fee. Dive with a local operator who knows the moorings and currents.
- Pay in US dollars
Saba uses the US dollar. There are few ATMs, so carry some cash as well as a card.
Saba travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Caribbean Netherlands entry rules and what to carry.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical, evacuation and storm cover to check for Saba.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.
Read the guideMoney and costsUS dollars, cash needs and marine park fees.
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights and ferries from Sint Maarten.
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Destinations in Saba
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, breezyFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- MarchPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, sunnyMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, quieterAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quieter
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Warm, quietMayPartly cloudy
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hurricane seasonJunePartly cloudy
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hot, showersJulyRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, showers
- AugustRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low28°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain18 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Season endsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season ends
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Busy holidaysDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy holidays
Average daily high and low in The Bottom, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Saba
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 42%
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04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°28°42%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 42%.
- Tue30°28°33%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Wed29°28°20%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Thu29°28°39%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Fri28°26°63%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Sat28°26°65%Saturday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sun29°26°54%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 54%.
Updated 01:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Saba FAQ
How do I get to Saba?
Fly from Sint Maarten on a small plane or take the ferry. Both are short, but schedules are limited and the sea can be rough.
Does Saba have beaches?
Hardly any. Saba's coast is mostly cliffs; people come for hiking and diving.
Do I need a visa for Saba?
Not with a US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German or Spanish passport. Carry a passport valid for your whole stay, a return ticket and proof of funds.
When is hurricane season in Saba?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. December to April is drier and calmer, and prices are highest then; May and June are a good compromise.
What currency does Saba use?
The US dollar, like Bonaire and Sint Eustatius.