Average high temperatures and rainfall for Curaçao in January. © Scott S. Bateman

Caribbean travelers find Curaçao weather in January is a warm experience away from wintery northern climates.

Curaçao is one of the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao in the southwest Caribbean. They are some of the most arid and warm islands in the region in part because of their southern location.

Aruba is the most popular of the three islands with Curaçao coming in second and Bonaire a distant third, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. But Curaçao draws plenty of cruise and hotel vacationers who take advantage of its warm and dry weather.

Curaçao Temperatures in January

Curaçao temperatures in January are only slightly cooler than the hot summer months.

The average high temperature in Curaçao during January is 85 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department (of) Curaçao.

In contrast, the average high compares to 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 Celsius in August and September, the warmest months of the year.

Average low temperatures during January are about 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. The average lows usually take place at night.

Water temperatures hover between the highs and lows each day. The average is 79 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 Celsius.

Seawater temperatures are usually coolest in the morning and warmest in the mid afternoon. We have found that water temperatures in the winter may feel a bit uncomfortable at times when air temperatures are lower and trade winds are stronger than usual.

Rain in January

Curaçao averages less than two inches of rain during January, according to the Meteorological Department (of) Curaçao. The low risk of rain gives the island strong appeal as a vacation destination during the month.

By comparison, the ABC islands go through a mild rainy season from October through December. During those months, the average rainfall for the islands is about three to four inches a month.

Despite the higher rainfall, October through December are some of the most popular months to visit the island, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

January in Curaçao starts the dry season that lasts through September. Tourism is slightly lower than the October through December timeframe.

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Whether to Go in January

Vacation planners will find that January is one of the better months to visit Curaçao for warm temperatures and lower risk of rain.

February through June are even better for anyone who wants warm air and water temperatures for spending time on local beaches.

But January is still a good month to visit for one big reason: getting away from cold and snowy northern winters.