Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Summer holidays bring Dutch and other European visitors; hot, breezy and dry.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Curaçao: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Spring (April–June). Hot, dry and windy with lower prices; good for beaches, hiking early and diving on the calm coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Flag Day (Dia di Bandera) celebrations (2 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Curaçao.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 27°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Curaçao?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a shoulder-season month. Summer holidays bring Dutch and other European visitors; hot, breezy and dry.
+How warm is Curaçao in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in July?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.