Average Monthly Sunshine in Curaçao

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Curaçao receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Curaçao Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 303 hours of sunshine in August and 237 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3165 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Curaçao enjoys an average of 3165 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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