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 27.4°C with lows near 24.8°C, so it stays warm all month. Rain falls on about 14 days but totals just 42mm, so showers are brief. This is a good month to visit, and New Year's Day kicks things off on the 1st.
28°C / 25°C · 13 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Expect highs around 27.5°C and only 34mm of rain over 13 days. Sun hours climb slightly to 11.4, making this one of the drier, brighter stretches. Scores mark it as a good month overall.
28°C / 25°C · 12 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Temperatures edge up to 27.8°C with rain days dropping to 11.5 and just 32mm total. This is the best-scoring month of the year, thanks to the mix of warmth, sunshine and low rainfall.
28°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs hit 28.4°C and rain eases further to 8.4 days, 27mm, the driest stretch of the year. Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, and King's Birthday all fall this month. Still rated a good time to visit.
29°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Heat builds to 28.8°C highs with lows of 26.1°C, and rain stays light at 7.9 days, 28mm. Labour Day, Ascension Day and Pentecost land in May. The score dips slightly but remains good.
29°C / 26°C · 12 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Highs reach 29°C and rain days jump back to 12.3, with 42mm falling. Humidity rises alongside the heat, pushing the verdict down to just ok. Sun hours stay strong at 11.9.
29°C / 26°C · 14 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Temperatures hold at 29°C with lows of 26.2°C. Rain returns to 14.2 days and 48mm, a wetter and muggier feel than earlier months. The score falls to 4.7, an ok rating rather than a good one.
30°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
This is the hottest month on average, with highs of 29.7°C and lows of 26.6°C. Rain stays similar at 13.1 days, 47mm, but the combined heat and humidity push the score to its lowest point so far, an ok 4.5.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs climb further to 30.3°C, the warmest of the year, while rain days drop to 9.6 but totals rise to 53mm, meaning fewer but heavier downpours. The verdict stays ok at 4.9, reflecting the intense heat.
30°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain days jump sharply to 17.3 with 73mm total, a clear wet-season signal. Highs stay hot at 29.6°C. This is the lowest-scoring month at 4.2, an ok rating due to the heavier, more frequent rain.
29°C / 26°C · 21 rain days · 10.4 h sun
This is the wettest month by far: 21.3 rain days and 121mm of rain, more than double October's total. Highs cool slightly to 28.6°C. The wet weather keeps the score at an ok 4.7, so expect frequent showers if you travel now.
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. Highs sit at 28.1°C. Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day fall this month, and the overall verdict is ok at 4.9, with rain still a factor.
By trip type
City sightseeing
February and March are the best months for exploring towns and sights. Rain days drop to 13.1 and 11.5, highs sit near 27.5–27.8°C, and sun hours reach 11.4–11.5, making walking around comfortable.
Hiking & nature
February and March suit hiking best, with fewer rain days (13.1 and 11.5) and only 32–34mm of rain, so trails stay drier. Mild highs of 27.5–27.8°C keep exertion manageable.
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
August is an ok month, with a score of 4.5 out of 10. Temperatures are high, averaging 29.7°C by day and 26.6°C at night, and there are 13.1 rain days with 47mm of rain. It is one of the warmer, wetter months rather than the best time to go.
Yes, March is one of the two best months, scoring 6.8 out of 10. Days reach 27.8°C and nights 24.9°C, with only 11.5 rain days and 32mm of rain. Sun hours average 11.5, making it one of the drier, sunnier periods of the year.
November scores 4.7 out of 10, making it an ok rather than ideal time. It is the wettest month, with 21.3 rain days and 121mm of rain, far more than any other month. Daytime highs still reach 28.6°C, but sun hours drop to 10.4, the second lowest of the year.
Yes, February scores 6.6 out of 10 and is listed among the best months to visit. Rain is light, with 13.1 rain days and just 34mm total, and sun hours reach 11.4. Daytime highs average 27.5°C, giving warm, relatively dry conditions.
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