Curaçao (Willemstad) at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 709 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Curaçao (Willemstad)
Curaçao (Willemstad) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Curaçao (Willemstad) is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – September
What is the weather like in Curaçao (Willemstad) in October?
In October, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min06:25 – 18:17
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Curacao
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Curaçao (Willemstad)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Curaçao (Willemstad) ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 29.0 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From October to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Curaçao (Willemstad)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Curaçao (Willemstad), 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Curaçao (Willemstad): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Curaçao (Willemstad) has about 21 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 27° | 25° | 26.9° | 9.2 h | 14 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 27° | 25° | 26.6° | 9.3 h | 9 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 27° | 25° | 26.6° | 9.0 h | 7 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 28° | 26° | 26.8° | 8.3 h | 7 | 31 |
| MayMay | 92 | 28° | 26° | 27.4° | 8.6 h | 9 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 28° | 27° | 27.7° | 9.3 h | 12 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 28° | 26° | 27.9° | 9.8 h | 12 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 29° | 27° | 28.5° | 9.7 h | 12 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 27° | 29.0° | 8.8 h | 13 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 29° | 27° | 29.0° | 7.6 h | 21 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 7.7 h | 23 | 152 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 27° | 26° | 27.8° | 8.5 h | 19 | 88 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
12.12° N, 68.89° W · 1 m · America/Curacao
Best time to visit Curaçao (Willemstad)
The best time to visit Curaçao (Willemstad) is from January to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to May and in July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April. Rain is most frequent in June and from August to January; the wettest month is November with 152 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Curaçao (Willemstad) for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – May, Jul
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun, Aug – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Curaçao (Willemstad) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In January, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 50 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in January93February27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 26 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in February96March27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 20 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in March93April28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In April, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in April92May28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In May, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in May88June28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In June, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 45 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in June89July28° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In July, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 40 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in July88August29° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In August, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 43 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in August86September29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In September, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in September75October29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in October76November28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in November78December27° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In December, Curaçao (Willemstad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 88 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Curaçao (Willemstad).
Curaçao (Willemstad) in DecemberPlanning a trip to Curaçao (Willemstad)
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Curaçao (Willemstad)
When is the best time to visit Curaçao (Willemstad)?
The best time to visit Curaçao (Willemstad) is from January to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Curaçao (Willemstad)?
The sea temperature in Curaçao (Willemstad) ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 29.0 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Curaçao (Willemstad) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Curaçao (Willemstad)?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Curaçao (Willemstad)?
Rain is most frequent in June and from August to January; the wettest month is November with 152 mm. The driest month is March with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Curaçao (Willemstad) get?
Curaçao (Willemstad) gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in October there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Curaçao (Willemstad) in?
Curaçao (Willemstad) uses the time zone America/Curacao, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Curaçao (Willemstad)?
A nonstop flight from London to Curaçao (Willemstad) takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,470 km.
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