Mount Scenery
Mount Scenery is a dormant stratovolcano made of andesite. It is part of the Lesser Antilles in the Dutch Caribbean and reaches an elevation of 870 meters.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from July to October, when average temperatures are about 27 °C. This period also sees the highest rainfall, with October being the wettest month at about 145 mm and having around 16 rainy days. For drier conditions, February and March have the least rain, averaging about 46 to 48 mm over 5 days each.
To reach the mountain, the nearest airport is Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in Zion's Hill, which is 2 km away. Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten is a larger hub located 47 km from the area. Mount Scenery is approximately 6,986 km from Amsterdam.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 159 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 48 | 46 | 62 | 108 | 75 | 100 | 108 | 131 | 145 | 159 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
