Season guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in the high season
December–March: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Sunny, breezy and dry after early showers, with Carnival in February or March; the busiest and highest-priced period. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 33 rainy days across December–March.
Key facts
- Months
- December–March
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the high season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 | 11.5 h | 5/5 |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 6 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 11.4 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 86 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the high season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- 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)
- December: New Year's Eve fireworks and pagara firecracker displays (31 December)
Good choices for the high season
Religious site · Punda
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Completed in 1732, this synagogue is the oldest in continuous use in the Americas, with a sand-covered floor, mahogany furnishings and brass chandeliers.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Nature · Hato
Hato Caves
Ask your guide about the Caquetío rock drawings on the trail outside; many visitors miss them.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- History
Experience · Salinja
Landhuis Chobolobo
The original Blue Curaçao liqueur is distilled at this 19th-century country house from the dried peel of the bitter Laraha orange, descended from Spanish Valencia oranges planted centuries ago.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in the high season
- Klein Curaçao (About 1.5–2 hours by boat each way) — An uninhabited, flat islet southeast of Curaçao with a long white beach, an old lighthouse and shipwreck remains.
- Banda Abou beach drive (About 45–60 minutes by car each way) — A loop through the island's west end stops at the Jan Kok flamingos, plantation houses, Playa Lagun, Playa Kenepa, Playa Piskadó and Westpunt's cliffs, with lunch at a seaside restaurant.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the high season a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a trade-off: Sunny, breezy and dry after early showers, with Carnival in February or March; the busiest and highest-priced period. The best months overall are April–June and September.
+What is the weather like in Curaçao in the high season?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.