Curaçao · WinterMonth summary
Curaçao weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
64% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Curaçao in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Curaçao in December: 84°F and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Curaçao in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Curaçao enjoys 29°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 64% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 84°F | 49% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 44% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 84°F | 32% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 79°F | 86°F | 21% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 79°F | 88°F | 25% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 79°F | 88°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 88°F | 45% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 81°F | 88°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 82°F | 90°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 81°F | 88°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 79°F | 86°F | 73% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 79°F | 84°F | 64% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Curaçao averages 84°F, 64% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -32%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Curaçao in December
Is December a good time to visit Curaçao?
December is an excellent time to visit Curaçao (score 7.5/10). With 84°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 64% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Curaçao in December?
Yes, 64% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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