Best time to visit · Curaçao
The best time to visit Curaçao
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Curaçao is a year-round destination thanks to its dry climate and position south of the main hurricane belt. The best-value period is April to September, with sunny weather and lower prices. December to March is the most popular and expensive season, and October to December brings the most showers, usually brief.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September
- Shoulder season
- March, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- June (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~13 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September–October
Seasons
Curaçao is hot, dry and breezy all year, cooled by the trade winds. Most rain falls in short showers from about October to January, and the island lies south of the main hurricane belt, although it can occasionally be affected by passing storms.
December–March
High season
Sunny, breezy and dry after early showers, with Carnival in February or March; the busiest and highest-priced period.
April–June
Spring
Hot, dry and windy with lower prices; good for beaches, hiking early and diving on the calm coast.
July–September
Summer
The hottest months and the warmest sea, with summer-holiday visitors in July and August and quiet September.
October–November
Short rains
Brief showers and greener landscapes, with warm sea and low prices.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 10 | 26°C | 11.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 6 | 26°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 30°C | 25°C | 4 | 26°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 31°C | 26°C | 3 | 27°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C | 26°C | 3 | 27°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C | 27°C | 5 | 27°C | 12.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 7 | 28°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 6 | 28°C | 12.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C | 27°C | 6 | 28°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 31°C | 27°C | 10 | 28°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C | 26°C | 13 | 28°C | 11.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 30°C | 26°C | 13 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Tumba Festival — music competition before Carnival (usually January or February) |
| February | Carnival Grand Parade (February or early March, before Lent) |
| March | Carnival in some years (early March) |
| April | Seú harvest festival parade (usually Easter Monday) |
| July | Flag Day (Dia di Bandera) celebrations (2 July) |
| October | Curaçao Day (Dia di Kòrsou) celebrations (10 October) |
| December | New Year's Eve fireworks and pagara firecracker displays (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September–October, and the sights are quietest in September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| High season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Short rains | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Curaçao?
Curaçao is a year-round destination thanks to its dry climate and position south of the main hurricane belt. The best-value period is April to September, with sunny weather and lower prices. December to March is the most popular and expensive season, and October to December brings the most showers, usually brief.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Curaçao?
Usually in September–October. Hot and calm with the warmest sea; quieter and lower-priced, and the island is usually outside storm tracks.
+What is the rainiest month in Curaçao?
November, with about 13 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Curaçao get?
The warmest month, June, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).