Curaçao Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Curaçao, Curaçao. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Curaçao vary. From a high of 303 hours in August, to a low of 237 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3155 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.1 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.9 hours in November.

Curaçao vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Curaçao enjoys an average of 3155 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Curaçao

November, Curaçao’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Curaçao Precipitation page.