Curaçao
A capital of pastel Dutch gables reflected in a harbour that opens like a drawbridge for passing ships, coral reefs close enough to shore for a beach-entry dive, and a liqueur distilled from an orange too bitter to eat that somehow works perfectly in a glass.
The best time to visit Curaçao is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 09:16 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
January · high 29°C · rain 39mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Willemstad, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 39mm1.5in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 29°C84°F | 34mm1.3in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C85°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C86°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 31°C87°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 31°C87°F | 46mm1.8in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C87°F | 40mm1.6in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 32°C89°F | 50mm2.0in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 32°C90°F | 44mm1.7in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| October | 31°C88°F | 73mm2.9in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C85°F | 100mm3.9in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 29°C85°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- XCGCaribbean guilder
- Language
- Dutch, Papiamento, English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Curaçao?
The best time to visit Curaçao is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F).
How warm does Curaçao get?
Typical daytime highs in Curaçao are Mar–May 30°C (86°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (88°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Curaçao expensive?
On the ground, Curaçao is middling.
What sort of trip is Curaçao good for?
Curaçao is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Curaçao?
The wettest month in Curaçao is November at 100mm (3.9in), the driest April at 24mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 47mm (1.8in).
What plug do I need for Curaçao?
Curaçao uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
