Season guide · Curaçao
Curaçao in summer
July–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dolly442, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The hottest months and the warmest sea, with summer-holiday visitors in July and August and quiet September. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 19 rainy days across July–September. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- July–September
- Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 19
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 7 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 6 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 6 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 19 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 summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Flag Day (Dia di Bandera) celebrations (2 July)
Make the most of the weather
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
Nature · Westpunt and Banda Abou
Flamingos at the Jan Kok salt pans
Stop on the way to Westpunt in the morning, and bring binoculars or a zoom lens; never walk out into the pans.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Historic site · Otrobanda
Rif Fort
This 19th-century fort guarding the Otrobanda side of the harbour mouth now houses shops and restaurants inside its walls.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Shopping
- After dark
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Bonaire (About 30 minutes by plane) — Neighbouring Bonaire is known for its protected marine park and shore diving, flamingos and the town of Kralendijk.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Curaçao?
Yes: September is among the best months. The hottest months and the warmest sea, with summer-holiday visitors in July and August and quiet September.
+What is the weather like in Curaçao in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 19 rainy days over the season.