April Weather in Curacao - 2024

Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island, is known for its beaches tucked into coves and its expansive coral reefs rich with marine life. It's also a gateway to western beaches like Blue Bay, a popular diving site. It is situated some 37 Miles (60 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. The capital is Willemstad.

Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean, among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. This trio is located near Venezuela, and is considered to be outside the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane zone"; vacations to the island are rarely disrupted by tropical storms.

The cities are Willemstad, Sint Michiel Liber, Barber, Dorp Soto, Newport, Sabana Westpunt, Dorp Sint Willebrordus, Lagún

April weather in Curacao

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in April in Curacao, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if April is comfortable or humid

Generally, April in Curacao will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 75°F / 24°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.

Curacao has rainy days in April. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1 inches / 25 mm of rain during the whole month.

But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

April weather in Curacao in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in April in Curacao, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Curacao in April

Generally, you can expect in April an average temperature of 87°F / 31°C during the day and an average of 75°F / 24°C during the night. In April, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 93°F / 34°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 73°F / 23°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. September is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. When comparing April with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And almost equal to May, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August and September are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. When comparing April with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. And almost equal to May, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 95°F / 35°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Curacao each month:

- Can you expect rain in April in Curacao?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in April, with on average 1 inches / 25 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, March is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.3 inches / 7 mmmm. November is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.8 inches / 97 mmmm. When comparing April with the month before and after, this is a lot more than March, which sees around 0.3 inches / 7 mm of rain. And a lot less than May, which sees around 2.4 inches / 60 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, March is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 4 days. October is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 20 and 21 days. When comparing April with the month before and after, this is slightly more than March, which sees around 4 days of rain. And less than May, which sees an average of between 14 and 15 days of rain

There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

- What will the water temperature be in Curacao for April

You can expect in April, the water temperature for Curacao to be between 82°F / 28°C and 78°F / 26°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

October has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C. When comparing the water temperature from April with the month before and after, April has a water temperature almost equal to March, with a water temperature of an average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from May, that is an average of between 84°F / 29°C and 86°F / 30°C.

- Can you expect in April a lot of sunny days in Curacao

Generally, you can expect around 6 sunny days in April and around 21 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, February is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 13 and 14 sunny days. November is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 4 sunny days. When comparing April with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is lower than March, with an average of between 12 and 13 sunny days. And almost equal to May, with an average of between 4 and 5 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Curacao. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. October is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days. February is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing April with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to March, with around 1 cloudy day. And slightly less than May, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in April in Curacao?

Generally, April in Curacao will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Curacao to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). October has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid). When comparing April with the month before and after, this is almost equal to March, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid). And almost equal to May, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid)

What to do in Curacao in April

Curaçao has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:

• The Beaches: Cas Abou Beach, Playa Grandi, Blue Bay Beach Resort, Porto Marie, Playa Kenepa, Playa Kalki, Mambo Beach, and Jan Thiel Beach amongst others.
• Gardening/Nature & Parks: Christoffel National Park and Shete Boka National Park.

Is it humid in Curacao in April?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Curacao in April. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in April in Curacao, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Curacao during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of April, you can expect that Curacao will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable. October is the most uncomfortable month. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.

Is April a good time to go to Curacao?

Trying to answer the question of whether April is a good time to go to Curacao is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Curacao in April, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In April, you can expect it to be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will be around 75°F / 24°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 6 sunny days and 21 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1 inches / 25 mm of rain during April. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that April in Curacao is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Curacao in April?

In Curacao, it does not rain all day in April. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1 inches / 25 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Curacao, there are, on average 6 sunny days and 21 partly sunny days in April. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

And, as for many tropical locations, rain can be short and heavy. This applies particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

Is April the rainiest month in Curacao?

April is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Curacao, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

October is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 21 days with rain. March is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 4 days.

October is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.8 inches / 97 mm of rain. March is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.3 inches / 7 mm of rain.

Is April the most sunniest month in Curacao?

April is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Curacao, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

February is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 6 sunny days, and 21 partly suny days. November is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

January and March are months with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While October is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. February is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While October is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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