When to go · Willemstad
Willemstad in May
Great month. Dry, hot afternoons.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Curaçao overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Curaçao overall
Verdict
Dry, hot afternoons.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for Willemstad in this guide.
Weather in May
- WillemstadHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Whole island, Curaçao · Willemstad, Banda Abou, south-east coastbest weather
Semi-arid, 27–32 °C (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.Semi-arid, 81–90 °F (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.
Dry, breezy season season
Sunny, steady trade winds and calm nights.
Watch: Strong sun: the breeze hides it.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Curaçao overall
- Medium
- Prices · Curaçao overall
- Medium
Curaçao overall: Shoulder season: dry, better rates.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Willemstad, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Rain days
May: 4 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 4
May: Dry, hot afternoons.
January: Dry and breezy; busy in Carnival build-up.
Willemstad: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen