Best time to visit Bonaire
The best time to visit Bonaire is from January through March.
However, Bonaire – with a hot, sunny climate and little rainfall – is considered a year-round destination.
Bonaire weather
Bonaire experiences a hot, tropical semi-arid climate with little rainfall and a long dry season from January to September.
It's hot and muggy year-round, with daytime temperatures averaging 29°C (84°F) throughout the year; but trade winds generally temper the heat.
The heaviest rainfall is during the months of October, November and December, but this usually amounts to little more than a few showers.
What is the best month to visit Bonaire?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Bonaire, since this is the driest time of year, with hot, sunny weather, clear skies and good conditions for swimming.
However, any month during the dry season, from mid-February to May, is good.
Which is the hottest month in Bonaire?
The hottest month in Bonaire is usually September, with an average high of 33°C (91°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 27°C (80°F).
The hot season lasts from early-August to late-October, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (87°F).
Which is the coldest month in Bonaire?
The coldest month in Bonaire is January, with an average high temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low temperature of 25°C (77°F).
The cooler season lasts from late-December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Bonaire?
The sunniest month of the year in Bonaire is usually February, with nine hours of bright sunshine per day: that's an average of 73% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Bonaire?
Bonaire experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity. Typically, it's muggy and humid all year round.
Humidity levels remain fairly constant throughout the year, with an average high of 74% relative humidity.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Bonaire?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Bonaire is 24°C (75°F), and varies over the course of the year from humid at 22°C (71°F) to uncomfortable and excessively humid at 25°C (77°F).
When is the sea warmest in Bonaire?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Bonaire in September when the water temperature reaches 29°C (84°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea water is warm enough for swimming year-round in Bonaire.
Which month has the most rain in Bonaire?
November is usually the wettest month in Bonaire with 91mm (4in) of rainfall, distributed across 12 days on average.
The wet season lasts from October through December, with a greater than 12% chance of a given day being a wet day, although rainfall is often limited to periodic showers in the late afternoon or evening.
The dry season lasts from January through September. The month with the least rain in Bonaire is March.
Which is the windiest month in Bonaire?
The windiest month of the year in Bonaire is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 31 kilometres per hour (16 knots; 18mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-December to mid-August, with average wind speeds of more than 27 kilometres per hour (14 knots; 16mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-August to early-December. The calmest month of the year in Bonaire is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 23 kilometres per hour (12 knots; 14mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Bonaire is from the east throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Bonaire?
Bonaire is located at the southern edge of the hurricane belt, where hurricanes are rare at these latitudes.
Bonaire Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 74 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 75 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 53 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 37 | 29 | 44 | 71 | 91 | 54 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Kralendijk, Bonaire | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High Season: Bonaire is a year-round destination. High season runs from mid-December to mid-April, when you can expect higher hotel prices.
Low season: Mid-April to November
Source: Meteorological data for Bonaire is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 from the closest weather station: Flamingo International Airport (BON), also known as Bonaire International Airport, located less than 3km northeast of the capital, Kralendijk. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Bonaire: 9 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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