Season guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in spring
April–June: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Hot, dry and windy with lower prices; good for beaches, hiking early and diving on the calm coast. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 11 rainy days across April–June. April–June are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- April–June
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 5 | 12.8 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 11 of the year's roughly 86 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Seú harvest festival parade (usually Easter Monday)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Beach · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Playa Kenepa
Arrive early on weekends, when the beach fills with local families, and bring snorkel gear for the rocks on either side.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Beach · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Playa Piskadó
At Westpunt, local fishermen clean their catch on the small pier at Playa Piskadó (Playa Grandi), drawing green sea turtles into the shallows, where snorkellers can watch them.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Experience · Jan Thiel
Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
Go on a calm morning and with a dive or snorkel guide if you are unsure of the entry; the wreck is a short swim along the shore.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- 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.
- Spanish Water and Caracas Bay (About 20 minutes by car) — A sheltered inland bay with marinas, watersports and beach clubs, next to Caracas Bay, where the Tugboat wreck and the old quarantine building sit by the shore.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Curaçao?
Yes: April–June are among the best months. Hot, dry and windy with lower prices; good for beaches, hiking early and diving on the calm coast.
+What is the weather like in Curaçao in spring?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.