Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in April
What April is really like in Curaçao: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Curaçao. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Dry and warm as high season winds down after Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Curaçao: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
High season (December–March). Sunny, breezy and dry after early showers, with Carnival in February or March; the busiest and highest-priced period.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Seú harvest festival parade (usually Easter Monday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Christoffel National Park
The island's largest protected area covers cactus forest, plantation history and the Christoffelberg, at about 372 metres the highest point on Curaçao.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Nature · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Shete Boka National Park
Visit on a windy day for the biggest waves, and stay behind barriers; swimming is not possible on this coast.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Beach · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Playa Kenepa
Grote Knip, or Kenepa Grandi, is the island's most photographed beach: a white-sand cove framed by cliffs and turquoise water, with a viewpoint above it.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Beach · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Playa Piskadó
Keep a respectful distance from the turtles and never feed or touch them; the fishermen's pier is a working area.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Curaçao.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 26°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is one of the best months to visit Curaçao. Dry and warm as high season winds down after Easter.
+How warm is Curaçao in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.