Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in March
What March is really like in Curaçao: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Sunny and windy, with very little rain; excellent beach and hiking weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 11th-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 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
High season (December–March). Sunny, breezy and dry after early showers, with Carnival in February or March; the busiest and highest-priced period.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Carnival in some years (early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Punda
Scharloo
Walk along Scharlooweg in the early morning when the light is soft and the street is quiet.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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
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
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 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a shoulder-season month. Sunny and windy, with very little rain; excellent beach and hiking weather.
+How warm is Curaçao in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.