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 01:37 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 84°F · rain 1.5in · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Willemstad, this page’s gateway
| 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
- XCG · Caribbean 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 mid-range.
What sort of trip is Curaçao good for?
Curaçao is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting.
