Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Curaçao for your holiday.
Climate Overview
24 °C to 32 °C
25 °C to 28 °C
0.59 – 3.9 in (3 – 12 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
Table of Contents
Curaçao was for a long time the largest Caribbean island of the country Dutch Antilles and is now a separate state within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Together with the two neighbouring islands Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao belongs to the so-called ABC Islands due to its initial letters and is home to about 150,000 inhabitants on about 270 square miles.
As an island under the wind and part of the southern Lesser Antilles, Curaçao already belongs to South America from a geographical point of view, it is about 37 miles from the Venezuelan coast.
Curaçao is a comparatively flat Caribbean island, the Sint-Christoffelberg in the northwest of the island forms with approximately 375 meters the highest elevation of the country.
Curaçao International Airport (also Hato International Airport) is located about 6 miles northwest of the capital Willemstad and is served by KLM and Air Berlin, among others.
Climate on Curaçao (ABC Islands)
Curaçao is in the direct sphere of influence of the so-called north-east trade wind and is nevertheless considered to be a comparatively dry Caribbean island with only a few, irregular rainfalls. It is striking that there are quite different amounts of precipitation on the ABC Islands in comparison to individual years.
So it is quite possible that a calendar year is extremely dry and the following year more rain falls on the Antilles. Basically the destination Curaçao convinces with a warm climate all year round, the day temperatures are always 29 °C and more.
Since the North-East Passat unloads the rain in the Caribbean, especially on the”islands above the wind” in the North-East, there is no real rainy season on Curaçao. At most between mid-October and mid-December, precipitation increases minimally. Especially beautiful for holidaymakers:
Curaçao is not in the risk zone for hurricanes in the Caribbean, so tropical cyclones are normally not an issue. In contrast to many other Caribbean islands, the European summer months are therefore also very pleasant. The sea inspires the whole year round with warm water temperatures between 26 °C to 28 °C.
Beach Vacation in December
Best Time to Visit Curaçao: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Curaçao | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Curaçao | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Curaçao | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Curaçao | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Curaçao | JuneJun Good time to traveltime PleasantPleasant climate in Curaçao |
JulyJul Good time to traveltime PleasantPleasant climate in Curaçao | AugustAug Good time to traveltime PleasantPleasant climate in Curaçao | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PleasantPleasant climate in Curaçao | OctoberOct Suitable time to traveltime a little wet but usually Pleasantmostly Pleasant, a little wet | NovemberNov Suitable time to traveltime a little wet but usually Pleasantmostly Pleasant, a little wet | DecemberDec Suitable time to traveltime warm, occasional showerswarm, light showers |
When to travel to Curaçao?
The Curaçao climate has the special feature that the island can be visited almost all year round without thanks. Even between winter and summer there are only minimal temperature differences: The hottest month is September with average daily temperatures of 32.3 °C, the “coldest” month of January reaches average daily temperatures of 29.2 °C.
Due to its proximity to the equator, this part of the Caribbean is permanently warm and sunny. Our travel experts like to describe the months of January to May as the best travel season on Curaçao, as a light wind provides a light, pleasant cooling and at the same time very little rain falls.
In addition, there are almost no mosquitoes on the island in spring, but nature is rather dry during this period. Meanwhile, December is considered the best time for nature lovers to travel. Nevertheless, we can really recommend our readers the whole year as a travel time for Curaçao, as every season has its advantages.
Climate Chart Curaçao
Willemstad
Show temperatures in degree
Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Curaçao
In the following, you will find the climate table for Curaçao, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Willemstad (Curaçao)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Night Temperature | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Water Temperature | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.81 | 1.1 | 0.59 | 0.75 | 0.98 | 0.83 | 1.34 | 1.61 | 1.77 | 3.27 | 3.78 | 3.9 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Show temperatures in degree
Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Willemstad is 27.6 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: September (28.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (26.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Willemstad is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 21.73 inch on 71 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Willemstad.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Sights in Curaçao
Curaçao is particularly suitable as an island for bathing holidays and water sports in the Caribbean, several diving schools also bring beginners closer to the enchanting underwater world. In the two national parks of the island, besides extensive hikes, mountain bike tours are also possible.
The highlight of every Curaçao trip is undoubtedly the impressive capital Willemstad, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Dutch colonial style with its magnificent old town. The most beautiful beaches on Curaçao are for us Kenepa Beach, Playa Porto Marie, Playa Cas Abou, Playa Kenepa Chiki and the small Playa Lagun.
Popular excursions lead to the uninhabited island Little Curaçao (by catamaran). Some providers also offer an Antilles island hopping with Aruba and Bonaire (ABC Islands), the flight time from Aruba to Bonaire is about 40 minutes, from Bonaire to Curacao it is even only 20 minutes.
More information about the best things to do: Curacao
Popular Activities
Natural Treasures of Curacao Jeep Tour
Tours
from 110 $ »
Experience the natural wonders of Curacao on a full-day jeep safari adventure. You’ll explore the rough northeastern side of the island, visit Christoffel National Park, and take in attractions such as the Suplado blow hole and the scenic Boka Ascension.
Klein Curacao: Powerboat Tour and Beach Trip
Nature & adventure
from 120 $ »
Enjoy an adrenaline filled experience on your way to Klein Curacao island. The powerboat will get you there fast, and within 60 minutes you will be enjoying the sandy, white beaches of Klein Curacao.
Curaçao Half-Day and Full-Day Fishing Tours
Animal Use
from 800 $ »
Fish the beautiful bays and coves off the Curaçao coast on board a 43-foot seaworthy Hatteras fisherman’s yacht. Enjoy deep-sea fishing and bottom fishing, and fish for marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna and more.
More attractions
2-Hour Kayak Tour in Curacao | Curacao Speedboat, Beach, Blue Room and Snorkel Adventure | Curacao: Jet Ski and Snorkel 2-Hour Adventure | West Coast Beach Hopping & Blue Room Powerboat Adventure | Boat Tour of Curacao Spanish Lagoon and Snorkeling | Curacao: Sunset Yacht 2-Hour Private Tour | From Willemstad: Boat Tour to Klein Curaçao |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Willemstad (Station Vianen)
scattered clouds, 25 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 4 mph SO
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 73 %
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 73 %
Last updated: 4th Dec 2020, 08:20 am
The next days …
| 4th Dec 2020 | 5th Dec 2020 | 6th Dec 2020 | 7th Dec 2020 | 8th Dec 2020 | 9th Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 26 °C to 27 °C | 27 °C to 27 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C |
| 26 °C to 27 °C | 27 °C to 27 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C | 27 °C to 28 °C |
| Clouds: 28 % | Clouds: 8 % | Clouds: 49 % | Clouds: 81 % | Clouds: 71 % | Clouds: 97 % |
| 0.05 in of rain | 0.26 in of rain | 0.12 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain | 0.02 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
Show temperatures in degree
Caribbean: Regions
Curaçao is part of the holiday destination Caribbean. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Caribbean | Aruba | Bonaire | Trinidad and Tobago | Grenada | St. Vincent and The Grenadines | Barbados | St. Lucia | Martinique | Dominica | Guadeloupe | Montserrat | Antigua and Barbuda | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sint Eustatius | Saba | Sint Maarten | Saint-Barthélemy | Anguilla | British Virgin Islands | United States Virgin Islands | Puerto Rico | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Turks and Caicos Islands | Jamaica | Cuba | Bahamas | Cayman Islands |
Hottest Month
September: 32 °C
Day Temperature in Willemstad
September: 32 °CDay Temperature in Willemstad
Coldest Month
January: 24 °C
Night Temperature in Willemstad
January: 24 °CNight Temperature in Willemstad
Rainiest Month
December: 3.9 in
Rain in Willemstad
December: 3.9 inRain in Willemstad
Driest Month
March: 0.59 in
Rain in Willemstad
March: 0.59 inRain in Willemstad
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 28 °C
Water Temperature in Willemstad
August: 28 °CWater Temperature in Willemstad
Sunniest Month
August: 9.3 hours/day
Sunshine in Willemstad
August: 9.3 hours/daySunshine in Willemstad
Activities and Attractions
Curaçao: Aquaboat and Snorkel Tour
Snorkeling
from 185 $ »
Distances to Curaçao
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 4660 mi | 2000 mi | 3450 mi |
Where’s Curaçao?
Show Willemstad on MapContinent: South America
All Holiday Destinations in South AmericaShare your Experience and Win
We want to know: how was the weather during your Curaçao holiday? You can win a travel coupon of 1000 $. The price will be raffled among all submissions.
Curaçao: Experiences of our Visitors
Wind, sun, clouds. Warm, high risk of sunburn, high sun protection and good, large sunglasses, possibly yheadgear
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Relatively unusually high rainfall for the travel season (2017)
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
We were on the island in September for 2 years in a row, the weather was very good and we had 2 showers each.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Perfect, 28° throughout and always a little bit of pleasant wind.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent