Best time to visit Curaçao

The best time to visit Curaçao is from January to March, since this is the driest and least hot time of year.

However, with a hot, sunny climate and little rainfall, Curaçao is considered a year-round destination.

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Curaçao weather

Curaçao experiences a tropical hot semi-arid climate year-round, with little rainfall and a long dry season from January to September.

It's hot and muggy year-round, with daytime temperatures averaging 29°C (84°F) throughout the year; but the trade winds blow constantly, tempering the heat.

The heaviest rainfall is during the months of October, November and December, but this usually amounts to little more than a few showers.

What is the best month to visit Curaçao?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Curaçao, since this is the driest time of year, with hot, sunny weather, clear skies and good conditions for swimming.

However, any month during the dry season, from January to September, is good.

Which is the hottest month in Curaçao?
The hottest month in Curaçao is usually September, with an average high of 33°C (91°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 26°C (78°F).

The hot season lasts from late-July to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (89°F).

Which is the coldest month in Curaçao?
The coldest month in Curaçao is January, with an average high temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low temperature of 24°C (75°F).

The cooler season lasts from early-December to early-March, with an average daily high temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Curaçao?
The sunniest month of the year in Curaçao is usually February, with nine hours of bright sunshine per day: that's an average of 73% of daylight hours.

What is the humidity in Curaçao?
Curaçao experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at 77% – 80% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Curaçao?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature. 

The average annual dew point in Curaçao is 24°C (75°F), and varies over the course of the year from muggy at 22°C (71°F) to unpleasantly muggy and oppressive at 25°C (77°F). 

Typically, it's muggy and humid all year round in Curaçao.

When is the sea warmest in Curaçao?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Curaçao in September when the water temperature reaches 29°C (84°F), which is pleasant for swimming.

The sea water is warm enough for swimming year-round in Curaçao.

Which month has the most rain in Curaçao?
November is usually the wettest month in Curaçao with 138mm (5.4in) of rainfall on average, distribued across 11 days.

The wetter season lasts from October through December, with a greater than 11% chance of a given day being a wet day, although rainfall is often limited to periodic showers in the late afternoon or evening.

The dry season lasts from January through September. The month with the least rain in Curaçao is March.

Which is the windiest month in Curaçao?
The windiest month of the year in Curaçao is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 32 kilometres per hour (20 mph; 17 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from early-December to mid-August, with average wind speeds of more than 28 kilometres per hour (17 mph; 15 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-August to early-December. The calmest month of the year in Curaçao is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Curaçao is from the east throughout the year.

Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Curaçao?
From June to November, there is the danger of  tropical storms and hurricanes, but as Curaçao is located at the southern edge of the hurricane belt, hurricanes are rare at these latitudes in the Leeward Antilles.  

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Curaçao Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High Season: Curaçao is a year-round destination. High season runs from mid-December to mid-April, when you can expect higher hotel prices.

Low season: Mid-April to November

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Source: Meteorological data for Curaçao is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 from the closest weather station: Halo International Airport (CUR), also known as Curaçao International Airport, located 12km (7.5mi) north of the capital, Willemstad. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Curaçao: 9 May, 2024

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.

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