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Curaçao Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Curaçao is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Curaçao remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 25°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Curaçao has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 872 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Curaçao, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 167 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 28 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

For more details, please visit our Curaçao Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

Curaçao enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 10.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in February to 28°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Curaçao

Wed   Dec 18
31°C | 27°C
E 9 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 19
31°C | 27°C
E 8 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 20
31°C | 27°C
E 8 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Curaçao in Curaçao

The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March, April and May.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Curaçao?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Curaçao?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Curaçao?
    November tops the wettest month list with 167 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Curaçao?
    March is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Curaçao?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.