Bonaire
A reef protected as a marine park since the 1970s and it shows, shore diving so easy you just walk in off the rocks, and flamingos wading through salt pans that turn the water pink at the right time of day.
The best time to visit Bonaire is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 18:47 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 82°F · rain 1.9in · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Kralendijk, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 48mm1.9in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C82°F | 39mm1.5in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C83°F | 43mm1.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C84°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C85°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C85°F | 54mm2.1in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C85°F | 45mm1.8in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C87°F | 61mm2.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 31°C88°F | 53mm2.1in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| November | 29°C84°F | 118mm4.6in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 29°C84°F | 57mm2.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- Dutch, Papiamento
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Bonaire?
The best time to visit Bonaire is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Bonaire get?
Typical daytime highs in Bonaire are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).
Is Bonaire expensive?
On the ground, Bonaire is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Bonaire good for?
Bonaire is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.