Willemstad in December

Peak season; short rain spells.

• WillemstadHighs around 30 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 10 days
• Whole island, Curaçao · Willemstad, Banda Abou, south-east coastrainy

  Semi-arid, 27–32 °C with a steady trade wind. The short rainy season (Oct–Jan) brings showers and the odd flooded road; the rest of the year is dry. Curaçao lies south of the main hurricane tracks, though passing storms can bring swell, rain and flight disruption.Semi-arid, 81–90 °F with a steady trade wind. The short rainy season (Oct–Jan) brings showers and the odd flooded road; the rest of the year is dry. Curaçao lies south of the main hurricane tracks, though passing storms can bring swell, rain and flight disruption.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and New Year

  25 December and 31 December · Island-wide

  Peak season; New Year fireworks over the harbour.

• Rainy season

  Oct – Jan

  Short heavy showers, especially Nov; road flooding is brief and the sun returns quickly.

• Christmas big impact

  25–26 Dec · Curaçao

  Peak travel; Dutch visitors fill apartments.

Crowds · Curaçao overall

High

Prices · Curaçao overall

High

Curaçao overall: Christmas and New Year peak; pagara firecrackers on 31 December.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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