Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Curaçao with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Curaçao in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Curaçao with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 27°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Curaçao will be around 32°C, with nights close to 27°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Curaçao is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
According to weather history, there is only 6,2 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average chance of precipitation is only 5% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Curaçao. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Curaçao in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
6,2 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Curaçao?
May is a great month to be in Curaçao for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Curaçao in May
With 34°C, Curaçao hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Curaçao is based on weather data from Willemstad. Other spots, like Sint Willibrordus, Barber or Sabana Westpunt, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Curaçao for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Curaçao
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Curaçao, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Curaçao
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Curaçao, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Curaçao.
Daily UV Index in May in Curaçao
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Curaçao, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Curaçao Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Curaçao, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Curaçao Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Curaçao, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Curaçao
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Curaçao. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Curaçao by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Curaçao. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
