Month guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in September
What September is really like in Curaçao: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Curaçao. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Hot and calm with the warmest sea; quieter and lower-priced, and the island is usually outside storm tracks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (July–September). The hottest months and the warmest sea, with summer-holiday visitors in July and August and quiet September.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Curaçao, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Historic site · Otrobanda
Rif Fort
Climb onto the ramparts at sunset for views of Handelskade, then eat at one of the restaurants inside the fort.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Shopping
- After dark
Nature · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Christoffel National Park
The island's largest protected area covers cactus forest, plantation history and the Christoffelberg, at about 372 metres the highest point on Curaçao.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
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 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Curaçao?
One of the best months to visit Curaçao. The other best months are April–June. Compare every month.
Curaçao in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is one of the best months to visit Curaçao. Hot and calm with the warmest sea; quieter and lower-priced, and the island is usually outside storm tracks.
+How warm is Curaçao in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.