Season guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in the short rains
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Brief showers and greener landscapes, with warm sea and low prices. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 23 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the short rains
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 11.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 86 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the short rains
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Curaçao Day (Dia di Kòrsou) celebrations (10 October)
Good choices for the short rains
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
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
Day trips in the short rains
- Bonaire (About 30 minutes by plane) — Neighbouring Bonaire is known for its protected marine park and shore diving, flamingos and the town of Kralendijk.
- 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.
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 short rains a good time to visit Curaçao?
It is a trade-off: Brief showers and greener landscapes, with warm sea and low prices. The best months overall are April–June and September.
+What is the weather like in Curaçao in the short rains?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.