Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry and breezy; Carnival often fills the streets of Willemstad with parades.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Curaçao: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Short rains (October–November). Brief showers and greener landscapes, with warm sea and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnival Grand Parade (February or early March, before Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Jan Thiel
Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
A small sunken tugboat lies upright in about five metres of water near the Caracas Bay pier, covered with corals and fish.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Punda
Handelskade
For the classic photo, cross the Queen Emma Bridge to the Otrobanda side and shoot back across the water in the late-afternoon light.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- History
Landmark · Punda
Queen Emma Bridge
Opened in 1888, this pedestrian pontoon bridge floats on boats and swings aside to let ships into the harbour, linking Punda and Otrobanda.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- 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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Curaçao.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dry and breezy; Carnival often fills the streets of Willemstad with parades.
+How warm is Curaçao in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.