Monthly climate guide
Willemstad weather in January
Expect hot weather in Willemstad in January: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (79°F). Around 37 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
- Humidity near 80% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Willemstad than January.
Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
26°C
79°F
Rainfall
37 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
39%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Willemstad weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 37 mm | 80% | 39% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 79°F | 20 mm | 80% | 33% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 79°F | 9 mm | 80% | 43% |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 80°F | 8 mm | 82% | 58% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 80°F | 15 mm | 85% | 66% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 81°F | 15 mm | 85% | 59% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 81°F | 22 mm | 84% | 49% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 25 mm | 82% | 44% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 83°F | 36 mm | 81% | 51% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 83°F | 67 mm | 81% | 59% |
| November | 29°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 105 mm | 81% | 55% |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 81°F | 58 mm | 80% | 43% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Willemstad?
Our Willemstad guide recommends: Year-round; it's warm, sunny and fairly dry most of the year, with a short rainier period in late autumn.
The trade winds keep the heat pleasant, but the sun is strong — use high-SPF sunscreen.
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Willemstad in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Willemstad?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Willemstad, with highs around 27°C and about 37 mm of rain.
How warm is Willemstad in January?
Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 26°C (79°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Willemstad in January?
Willemstad typically gets around 37 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Willemstad?
Year-round; it's warm, sunny and fairly dry most of the year, with a short rainier period in late autumn.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Willemstad (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.