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Best time to visit Curacao: month by month
Short answer
Curaçao is sunny and warm all year, at about 28-32°C, and lies outside the main hurricane belt. January to April is dry, breezy and the busiest season; May to September is hotter and calmer, with lower prices, and September and October have the calmest sea for diving.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 25°C | 18 | high |
| Feb | 29°C | 25°C | 16 | very high |
| Mar | 29°C | 25°C | 17 | high |
| Apr | 30°C | 25°C | 10 | high |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 31°C | 26°C | 15 | low |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 14 | medium |
| Aug | 32°C | 27°C | 12 | medium |
| Sep | 32°C | 27°C | 7 | low |
| Oct | 31°C | 27°C | 19 | low |
| Nov | 29°C | 26°C | 23 | medium |
| Dec | 29°C | 25°C | 20 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Dry, breezy and about 29-31°C; March and April are busy, May is quieter and cheaper.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hotter, about 31-32°C, with steady trade winds and very little rain; good value.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The calmest sea of the year in September and October, with occasional short showers from October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The short rainy season ends in December; January and February are dry, breezy, about 28-30°C and the peak season, with Carnival.
Events worth planning around
- Curaçao Carnival, January to February, with the Grand March before Ash Wednesday
- Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, usually late August or early September
- Tumba Festival, usually January
- Seú harvest festival parade, around Easter Monday
When to avoid
Christmas to February is the most expensive period. There is no strongly bad month, though October to December can bring brief showers and some humidity.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Curaçao?
Any time: January to April is dry and breezy, May to September is cheaper and calm, and September to October is best for diving.
When is the rainy season in Curaçao?
October to December, with brief showers rather than all-day rain.
When is Carnival in Curaçao?
From January to February, ending before Ash Wednesday; the dates move each year.