Curaçao Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Curaçao. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Curaçao receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 872 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

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.

November, the city’s wettest month, 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, visit our Curaçao Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Curaçao

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Curaçao. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Curaçao’s average annual precipitation is 872 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Curaçao’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Curaçao Climate page.