Willemstad 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 Willemstad, Curaçao. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Willemstad vary. From a high of 303 hours in August, to a low of 236 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3161 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 67%.

Willemstad enjoys an average of 3161 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

November, Willemstad’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 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 Willemstad Precipitation page.