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
Days reach a high of 27.4°C with about 14 rain days and 42mm of rain, so showers are brief and scattered. Sun hours sit at 11, giving a solid mix of sun and cooling rain. The score of 6.4 marks this as a good month to visit, and New Year's Day falls on the 1st.
28°C / 25°C · 13 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Expect highs of 27.5°C, 13 rain days and only 34mm of rain, among the driest stretches of the year. With 11.4 sun hours, days stay bright most of the time. This is a good month, scoring 6.6.
28°C / 25°C · 12 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Temperatures climb slightly to 27.8°C, rain drops to 11.5 days and 32mm, and sun hours hit 11.5. It's the top-scoring month at 6.8, rated good for a visit. Dry, sunny conditions make it a reliable pick.
28°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs reach 28.4°C with just 8.4 rain days and 27mm of rain, the driest month on record here. Sun hours are 11.3. The score is 6.1, still good, and Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and King's Birthday all fall this month.
29°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs hit 28.8°C, rain days stay low at 7.9 and rainfall is 28mm, keeping things dry. Sun hours rise to 11.6. The score of 6 keeps it in the good category, with Labour Day and Ascension Day both landing in May.
29°C / 26°C · 12 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Heat builds to 29°C and rain picks up with 12.3 rain days and 42mm. Sun hours reach 11.9, among the highest of the year. The score drops to 5, an ok rating as humidity and warmth both climb.
29°C / 26°C · 14 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Highs stay at 29°C, with 14.2 rain days and 48mm of rain, more frequent but still not heavy. Sun hours remain high at 11.9. The score of 4.7 is ok, reflecting warmer, wetter conditions than earlier in the year.
30°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
This is the hottest month so far, with highs of 29.7°C. Rain days are 13.1 with 47mm, and sun hours ease slightly to 11.6. The score of 4.5 is ok, the lowest yet, as heat and humidity peak.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs reach 30.3°C, the warmest of the year, while rain days drop to 9.6 though rainfall rises to 53mm, meaning fewer but heavier showers. Sun hours are 11.1. The score sits at 4.9, an ok month with intense heat.
30°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain returns in force: 17.3 rain days and 73mm, with highs still warm at 29.6°C. Sun hours fall to 10.6 as cloud cover increases. This is the lowest-scoring month at 4.2, an ok verdict, due to the wetter, cloudier pattern.
29°C / 26°C · 21 rain days · 10.4 h sun
November is the wettest month by far, with 21.3 rain days and 121mm of rain. Highs ease to 28.6°C and sun hours drop to 10.4, the lowest of the year. The score of 4.7 is ok, reflecting the heavy rain.
28°C / 25°C · 18 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases from November's peak but stays notable at 17.9 days and 61mm, with highs of 28.1°C and 10.9 sun hours. The score of 4.9 is ok. Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day both fall in December.
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.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), King's Birthday (27 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day (14 May), Pentecost (24 May)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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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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