Weather by month for central Caribbean Netherlands, the best months to go and how Caribbean Netherlands's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Feb, Mar
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C · 12–13 rain days
Jan, Apr, May
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 27°C to 29°C · 8–14 rain days
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 28°C to 30°C · 10–21 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 25°C | 14 days (42 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| Best month: February | 28°C / 25°C | 13 days (34 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| Best month: March | 28°C / 25°C | 12 days (32 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| April | 28°C / 26°C | 8 days (27 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 6.1/10 |
| May | 29°C / 26°C | 8 days (28 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| June | 29°C / 26°C | 12 days (42 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 5.0/10 |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 14 days (48 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| August | 30°C / 27°C | 13 days (47 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| September | 30°C / 27°C | 10 days (53 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| October | 30°C / 27°C | 17 days (73 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| November | 29°C / 26°C | 21 days (121 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| December | 28°C / 25°C | 18 days (61 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 4.9/10 |
Figures for central Caribbean Netherlands; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
27°C / 25°C · 14 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Expect highs of about 27.4°C and lows near 24.8°C. Rain falls on about 14.4 days, but the total is low at 42 mm, so showers tend to be short. The score is 6.4, a good verdict, and you get about 11 hours of sun a day.
28°C / 25°C · 13 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Highs reach about 27.5°C, with around 13.1 rain days and only 34 mm of rain. Sunshine rises to about 11.4 hours a day. With a score of 6.6, February is a good time to go.
28°C / 25°C · 12 rain days · 11.5 h sun
March has the highest score of the year at 6.8, a good verdict. Highs are about 27.8°C, rain falls on around 11.5 days, and the total is just 32 mm. You can expect about 11.5 hours of sun a day.
28°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
April is one of the driest months, with about 8.4 rain days and 27 mm of rain. Highs climb to about 28.4°C. The score is 6.1, still a good verdict.
29°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May has the fewest rain days of the year at about 7.9, with 28 mm of rain. Highs are around 28.8°C and there are about 11.6 hours of sun a day. The score of 6 makes it the last good month before the weaker season.
29°C / 26°C · 12 rain days · 11.9 h sun
The score drops to 5, an ok verdict. Highs reach about 29°C and rain days rise to around 12.3, with 42 mm in total. It is warmer and wetter than spring, but still workable.
29°C / 26°C · 14 rain days · 11.9 h sun
July scores 4.7, an ok verdict. Highs stay near 29°C, with about 14.2 rain days and 48 mm of rain. Sunshine is long at about 11.9 hours a day, but spring is a better choice if you can pick.
30°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
August has a score of 4.5, one of the lower results of the year, though still rated ok. Highs are about 29.7°C and lows stay near 26.6°C, so nights are warm. Expect around 13.1 rain days and 47 mm of rain.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.1 h sun
September is the hottest month, with highs of about 30.3°C and lows near 27.1°C. Rain days fall to about 9.6, but the total rises to 53 mm. The score is 4.9, an ok verdict, so go only if heat does not bother you.
30°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 10.6 h sun
October has the lowest score of the year at 4.2. Rain falls on about 17.3 days, with 73 mm in total, and highs stay near 29.6°C. It is rated ok, but it is a weak time to go; choose January to May instead if you can.
29°C / 26°C · 21 rain days · 10.4 h sun
November is the wettest month, with about 21.3 rain days and 121 mm of rain. Sunshine drops to about 10.4 hours a day, the lowest of the year. The score is 4.7, rated ok, but the rain makes this a poor month for beach and outdoor plans.
28°C / 25°C · 18 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases to about 17.9 days and 61 mm, but that is still a lot of wet days. Highs are about 28.1°C. The score is 4.9, an ok verdict; if you can wait until January, conditions improve.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March and February suit town walks best. Highs stay just under 28°C (27.8°C in March, 27.5°C in February). Rain is light at 32–34 mm a month, though short showers still fall on 11.5–13.1 days.
Hiking & nature
Hike in March or February. Highs of 27.5–27.8°C are among the year's lowest, which helps on exposed trails. Rain is low at 32–34 mm. Avoid November, which gets 121 mm over 21.3 rain days.
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FAQ
March is the best month, with February a close second. March has the top score of the year at 6.8 out of 10. It gets 32 mm of rain over about 11.5 rain days and 11.5 hours of sun a day. Highs reach 27.8°C, so it is warm but not as hot as later in the year. February scores 6.6 and is very similar.
April and May are the driest months. April has the least rain, at 27 mm, and May has the fewest rain days, at about 7.9. Both score as good months, at 6.1 and 6. Highs are around 28 to 29°C, a little warmer than February and March.
November is not a good choice if you want dry weather. It is the wettest month, with 121 mm of rain over about 21.3 rain days. That is more than 4 times the rain of April. It also has the least sun, at 10.4 hours a day. It scores only 4.7 out of 10. October is also wet, with 73 mm, and scores lowest of all at 4.2.
August is OK, but not the best time. It scores 4.5 out of 10. It is hot, with highs of 29.7°C and nights that stay around 26.6°C. Rain falls on about 13.1 days, with 47 mm in total. You still get 11.6 hours of sun a day. If you can choose, February or March will be cooler and drier.
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