- Climate Type
- Hot semi-arid tropical
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Curacao has one of the lowest rainfall totals in the Caribbean due to its semi-arid climate and southern location outside the hurricane belt.
- Trade winds are stronger in February-June and weakest in September-December, affecting wind sports and water activities.
- Despite an official 'rainy season' (October-December), rain typically falls in brief afternoon or overnight showers and rarely disrupts beach days.
- Sea temperature remains warm year-round (26-28°C (82°F) / 79-82°F), suitable for swimming and snorkeling in any month.
- May and June offer a sweet spot: dry season is still in effect, crowds are lower than peak season (December-April), and prices are reduced.
- September and October have the calmest seas and warmest water, making them excellent for snorkeling and diving, despite slightly higher rain risk.
Rainfall
- Dry Season
- February to September (under 50mm/month)
- Rainy Season
- October to December (60-105mm/month)
- Annual Total Mm
- 570
- Annual Total Inches
- 22.4
Best Months
- Rainfall Mm
- 14
- Rainfall Inches
- 0.55
- Peak Temp Celsius
- 31
- Peak Temp Fahrenheit
- 88
- Reason
- Driest period of the year with minimal rainfall (under 1 inch/month) and pleasant temperatures
Months
- February
- March
- April
- May
Climate Type
Hot semi-arid tropical
Worst Months
- Rainfall Mm
- 100
- Rainfall Inches
- 3.94
- Peak Temp Celsius
- 31
- Peak Temp Fahrenheit
- 89
- Note
- November is the wettest month
- Reason
- Rainy season with highest monthly rainfall and increased humidity
Months
- October
- November
- December
Hurricane Risk
- Curacao Risk
- Minimal — island sits at 12°N latitude, south of main Caribbean hurricane track
- Atlantic Season
- June 1 to November 30
- Last Direct Hit
- Hurricane Tomas, November 2010
- Occasional Impact
- Outer-band rain from distant storms (200-400km away) may add rainfall August-October
Sunshine Hours
- Annual Average
- 3155
- Sunniest Months
- July-September
- Daily Sunshine Hours
- 9
Water Temperature
- Coolest Month
- February
- Warmest Month
- September
- Coolest Celsius
- 26
- Warmest Celsius
- 28
- Coolest Fahrenheit
- 79
- Warmest Fahrenheit
- 82
Temperature Ranges
- Year Round Note
- Temperature variation is minimal throughout the year
Daytime Highs
- Coolest Month
- January
- Hottest Month
- September
- Coolest Celsius
- 29
- Hottest Celsius
- 30
- Coolest Fahrenheit
- 85
- Hottest Fahrenheit
- 86
Nighttime Lows
- Coolest Celsius
- 24
- Warmest Celsius
- 26
- Coolest Fahrenheit
- 75
- Warmest Fahrenheit
- 79
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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