{"id":1046,"date":"2025-01-02T15:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relaxedcuracao.com\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:58:43","slug":"weather-forecast-summer-all-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relaxedcuracao.com\/en\/secrets\/weather-forecast-summer-all-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Forecast: Summer all Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
T<\/span>urquoise waters, endless blue skies, and constant sunshine\u2014that\u2019s Curacao in a nutshell.<\/p>\n To brighten my mood, quite literally, Maike added Willemstad in Curacao to her weather app under “My Locations.” No matter when she checks the forecast, it’s always around 30\u00b0C during the day, 27\u00b0C at night, a few light clouds, and zero chance of rain. If you\u2019re planning a trip to Curacao, the weather is one thing you won\u2019t need to worry about.<\/p>\n The German Weather Service defines a summer day as a day where the maximum air temperature is \u2265 25\u00b0C. By this standard, in Curacao experiences only summer days, as temperatures are always at least 25\u00b0C, even at night. Throughout the year, temperatures range from a warm 25\u00b0C to a hot 32\u00b0C. Therefore, any time is the best time to visit – 365 days a year. This is confirmed by the consistent high and low temperatures throughout the year:<\/p>\n To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, move the slider in the graph left or right.<\/p>\n The ABC Islands are known as the driest in the Caribbean – rainfall is significantly lower here than in other regions. While Curacao does have seasons and a so-called rainy season, it’s nothing like what you’d experience in Europe or even other sunny travel destinations around the world.<\/p>\n The rainy season, which typically lasts from October to January or February, is marked by short, occasional showers, usually at night, while the days remain predominantly sunny. However, the annual rainfall on the island averages only 570 mm. This means you can expect 8-9 hours of sunshine every day. Yay! There is almost no rain in August and September, which are the hottest months.<\/p>\n What we noticed during our visits at different times of the year were the changes in the landscape: During rainy season the landscape becomes greener, lush and more vibrant. Even the cacti take on a richer green and many plants bloom. An occasional shower may catch you off guard, but you can be sure it won’t last long. The sun comes out quickly and then nature<\/a> puts on a spectacular show – the ground starts to steam as it is still quite warm (around 27\u00b0C) and everything is heated up.<\/p>\n While it is still raining, the sky is already blue again and sunshine is in sight<\/p><\/div>\n Not only is the weather warm throughout the year, but so is the water. The average water temperature is between 26\u00b0C and 28\u00b0C, so sometimes there’s hardly any temperature difference between air and sea. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, you can swim, snorkel or dive<\/a> comfortably in the Caribbean sea all year round. And, in Curacao you have over 35 beaches<\/a> to choose from. Now, doesn’t that sound great?<\/p>\n You might also be surprised by the water temperature when you pour tap water. This is because Curacao’s drinking water comes from desalination plants, so regular tap water is about 27\u00b0C warm and of excellent drinking quality. Drinking tap water in the tropics? Yes, you heard it right: In Curacao, you can usually drink the tap water without having to worry about it.<\/p>\n This adds to Curacao’s appeal as a year-round destination. We were curious and decided to dig deeper into the water supply, which led us to write two dedicated blog articles – one about drinking water<\/a> and the other about desalination<\/a> in Curacao.<\/p>\n Maike tries the freshest drinking water from the tap at the supplier Aqualectra<\/p><\/div>\n The tropical heat in Curacao is absolutely bearable, thanks in large part to the ever-present trade winds. However, when there\u2019s no wind at all, something\u2019s off. In September 2017 when Hurricane Irma was raging in the northern Caribbean, we\u2019ve been on Curacao and it was in complete calm – no rain, no wind, nothing. The heat was intense, and even the slightest movement led to sweat. During those scorching days, we did very little and stayed by the beach, enjoying the water. On our return flight<\/a> we had to take a detour due to the hurricane situation: the direct route north was not possible, so we flew out of the Caribbean heading east – but this was a minor inconvenience given the circumstances.<\/p>\n Curacao, along with the other ABC Islands, is fortunately not in the hurricane belt, making it less prone to such storms. These islands also serve as a base for aid operations, as was the case in 2017 when they coordinated assistance for affected areas from the Netherlands.<\/p>\n Another irregularity we know of from a friend who lived on the island for several years, was a Tropical Depression, which brought several days of rain\u2014a rare occurrence for Curacao. She told us, Crossing the Queen Juliana Bridge during that time was quite an adventure.<\/p>\n The bridge, rising 56 meters over Sint Annabaai, offers spectacular views on Willemstad, though stopping is prohibited (you can nonetheless open the windows and enjoy the view \ud83d\ude09 but beware the wind in those heights) and is characterized by its steep incline – Maike always feels like she\u2019s on a roller coaster ride.<\/p>\n Queen Juliana Bridge in Willemstad<\/p><\/div>\n Beware: Heavy but infrequent rain showers can create large puddles and slow-moving water on uneven roads, especially in Curacao, making driving challenging. Combined with salt, sand, and dust, the roads can easily become slippery. Another pro-tip: during rain, the windows of our rental car<\/a> fogged up quickly from the inside. Keeping the side windows slightly open during rain to balance the internal and external temperatures and humidity worked well for us.<\/p>\n To avoid weather surprises, you can get comprehensive information about the local weather from Meteo Curacao. The website, officially called the Meteorological Department Curacao, is operated by the Ministry of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning. Here, you\u2019ll find not only the local weather forecast but also sunrise and sunset times, tides, and wave heights. Official weather warnings may also be posted here. We got this awesome tip from Mike, the former manager of Landhuis Ascencion, and we\u2019re happy to share the link with you:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.meteo.cw\/<\/a><\/p>\n Weather phenomenon rainbow over the sea<\/p><\/div>\n Curacao wouldn’t be Curacao without its charming, island-style way to check the weather: coconut weather stations. You can find them at some of the most picturesque beaches on the island, like Cas Abou<\/a> (see cover photo) and Porto Mari<\/a>. We also spotted one at Santa Barbara Beach a while back, but we’re not sure if it’s still there. If you’re staying at the Sandals Royal Curacao Resort, maybe you are curious and want to check it out.<\/p>\n If you know of any other beaches<\/a> on the island with these coconut weather stations, or took a photo of such a quirky weather station from somewhere else in the world, let us know, we\u2019d love to add them here. You can reach us via the comment section or email us at <\/span>info@relaxedcuracao.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Coconut weather station at Porto Mari beach on Curacao<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"home-article-highlight":[],"class_list":["post-1046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-secrets","post_format-post-format-image"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSummer all year long<\/h3>\n
Weather forecast for Curacao: 365 days sunny, barely any rain<\/h3>\n
\nIn summer, the landscape is much drier – it looks like something out of a western movie or the edge of a desert, with thorny bushes and cacti<\/a>… but with bearable temperatures.<\/p>\nAir, land, but what about the water?<\/h3>\n
When the weather goes off script: tips and insights<\/h3>\n
Better safe than sorry: local weather forecast<\/h3>\n
Weather Stations in Curacao-Style<\/h3>\n