Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in December
What December is really like in Curaçao: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kattiel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Festive season with showers and holiday crowds; fireworks are a big part of New Year celebrations.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Curaçao: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with November (31°C (88°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Short rains (October–November). Brief showers and greener landscapes, with warm sea and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve fireworks and pagara firecracker displays (31 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Flamingos at the Jan Kok salt pans
Flocks of wild Caribbean flamingos feed in the shallow salt pans beside the road near Sint Willibrordus, on the way to the west-end beaches.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Religious site · Punda
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Visit outside service times and allow time for the small museum in the courtyard, which explains the sand floor.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Nature · Hato
Hato Caves
Guided tours lead through limestone caves formed under an ancient coral reef near the airport, with stalactites, an underground pool and a colony of fruit bats.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- History
Experience · Salinja
Landhuis Chobolobo
Book the cocktail workshop rather than just the short tour if you want to taste more than one flavour.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Curaçao.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 26°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Curaçao?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Curaçao in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Festive season with showers and holiday crowds; fireworks are a big part of New Year celebrations.
+How warm is Curaçao in December?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in December?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.