When to go · Curaçao
Curaçao, month by month
The best months for Curaçao: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry-season start; Carnival events build up.Whole island: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatCarnival Grand March and Farewell Parade (dates follow Easter — check).Whole island: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatDry and windy; spring break and Dutch holidays.Whole island: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatEaster and the Seú harvest parade; King's Day on 27 April.Whole island: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatShoulder season: dry, better rates.Whole island: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGoodWindy, dry; Dia di San Juan bonfire songs on 24 June.Whole island: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGoodDutch summer holidays fill Banda Abou apartments; Flag Day on 2 July.Whole island: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGoodHot and calm; Tula Day remembers the 1795 revolt on 17 August.Whole island: hotCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGoodQuietest month; calm, clear water for shore diving.Whole island: hotCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodCuraçao Day on 10 October; first showers.Whole island: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberMixedWettest month: showers and occasional flooding, but many dry days.Whole island: rainyCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodChristmas and New Year peak; pagara firecrackers on 31 December.Whole island: rainyCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.