Best time to visit Curaçao: weather and events month by month

Weather · 4 min read · Checked November 8, 2026

Short answer

You can visit Curaçao all year: it is warm in every month and the island lies on the southern edge of the hurricane belt. February to May is the driest time and October to December the wettest. The best month depends on what you want: dry days, Carnival, or a quieter island at a lower price.

At a glance

Driest: February to May, with only 15 to 25 mm of rain a month.
Wettest: October to December. November is the wettest month with about 141 mm. Curaçao is still a dry island, with about 570 mm of rain in a whole year.
Coolest: December to February, with highs around 30°C.
Hottest: August and September, with highs around 33°C.
The sea: about 26°C in February and March, and about 28°C in September and October.
Hurricane season: 1 June to 30 November, with a peak from August to October. No hurricane or tropical storm has ever made direct landfall on Curaçao. On average one passes within 100 nautical miles about once every 11 years.

Month by month

These are the long-term averages of the Meteorological Department of Curaçao: the daytime high, the night-time low and the rain in the month.

January: 30°C, 24°C, 51 mm. The end of the rainy season. Fuikdag, a boating festival, is on the first Sunday of the year, and the Carnival season begins.
February: 30°C, 25°C, 25 mm. The start of the dry season. Carnival reaches its peak, with the Gran Marcha expected on 7 February in 2027.
March: 31°C, 25°C, 18 mm. Dry and sunny. The Seú harvest parade is on Easter Monday, which is 29 March in 2027.
April: 31°C, 26°C, 16 mm. Dry. King’s Day on 27 April brings orange street parties.
May: 32°C, 26°C, 15 mm. The driest month, and the quieter season begins.
June: 32°C, 27°C, 22 mm. Still very dry. Hurricane season starts, but storms rarely reach the island.
July: 32°C, 26°C, 37 mm. Warm, with occasional showers, usually early in the morning or in the evening. Flag Day is on 2 July.
August: 33°C, 27°C, 28 mm. Hot and dry. From late August silversides fill the Blue Room.
September: 33°C, 27°C, 43 mm. The hottest month. The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is usually on the last weekend of August or the first of September.
October: 32°C, 26°C, 91 mm. The rainy season begins and the island turns green. Curaçao Day is on 10 October.
November: 31°C, 26°C, 141 mm. The wettest month. Hurricane season ends on the 30th.
December: 30°C, 25°C, 86 mm. Lights in Willemstad, Christmas and pagaras and fireworks at New Year.

Which time suits you

For dry weather: February to May.
For festivals: January and February for Carnival, and late December for Christmas and New Year.
For fewer people and lower prices: the quieter season from about May. Winter is the busiest time, so book early.
For diving and snorkelling: all year. Divers can see coral spawning in the autumn.
For a day trip to [Klein Curaçao](/curacao-info/klein-curacao): all year, though the crossing can be rough on a windy day.

2027 event dates can still change, so check close to your trip.

Sources: Meteorological Department of Curaçao, Curaçao Tourist Board seasonal guide, Curaçao Tourist Board, hurricane season, Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 and Curaçao Chronicle on Seú 2026.

Photo: Knip beach, from the Curaçao Tourist Board gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Curaçao?

For dry weather, February to May, with only 15 to 25 mm of rain a month. For Carnival, February. For fewer people and lower prices, the quieter season from about May.

What is the rainy season on Curaçao?

October to January, according to the Meteorological Department. November is the wettest month with about 141 mm. Curaçao is still a dry island, with about 570 mm of rain in a year.

Does Curaçao get hurricanes?

Rarely. Hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, but Curaçao lies on the southern edge of the hurricane belt. No hurricane or tropical storm has ever made direct landfall on the island.

What is the hottest month on Curaçao?

August and September, with average highs around 33°C. The coolest months are December to February, with highs around 30°C.

How warm is the sea on Curaçao?

About 27°C on average. It is coolest in February and March at about 26°C, and warmest in September and October at about 28°C.