Kralendijk climate
Kralendijk (Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba ) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 541 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kralendijk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 2679 | 2780 | 371.5 |
| Feb | 2780 | 2678 | 2679 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 2780 | 2679 | 2679 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 2781 | 2679 | 2780 | 150.6 |
| May | 2882 | 2780 | 2781 | 240.9 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 301.2 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 401.6 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 451.8 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2883 | 2984 | 572.2 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2883 | 2983 | 913.6 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2882 | 2883 | 1144.5 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 592.3 |
| Year | 2984 | 2678 | 2781 | 54121 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 40% | 5.2 | 11:29 |
| Feb | 79% | 37% | 5.9 | 11:44 |
| Mar | 80% | 44% | 6.3 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 82% | 59% | 6.2 | 12:23 |
| May | 84% | 64% | 6.1 | 12:41 |
| Jun | 84% | 58% | 6.1 | 12:50 |
| Jul | 84% | 51% | 6.2 | 12:46 |
| Aug | 82% | 44% | 6.4 | 12:31 |
| Sep | 81% | 52% | 6.2 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 81% | 60% | 5.5 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 81% | 56% | 4.9 | 11:33 |
| Dec | 79% | 45% | 4.9 | 11:25 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kralendijk is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 26 °C78 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.4 °C4.4 °F.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 541 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February–April. The wettest month is November (114 mm4.5 in), the driest is March (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 79% in February to 84% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 20 km/h (12 mph) in October to 26 km/h (16 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kralendijk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–July: average highs of 27 °C80 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is humid (81% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kralendijk
- Wetter months (September–December) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Drier months (January–August) — highs 2780 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2678 to 28 °C82 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Kralendijk compares
Compared with Willemstad, about 67 km to the west, Kralendijk has practically the same average temperature and receives 11% more precipitation (541 mm21 in vs 487 mm19 in).
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Coro (Venezuela, BSh), Willemstad (Curacao, BSh) and Oranjestad (Aruba, BSh).
Nearby places
- Willemstad 67 km · 27 °C81 °F · 487 mm19 in
- Coro 174 km · 28 °C82 °F · 497 mm20 in
- Puerto Cabello 189 km · 28 °C82 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Oranjestad 196 km · 28 °C82 °F · 457 mm18 in
- San Felipe 208 km · 26 °C80 °F · 677 mm27 in
- Punto Fijo 216 km · 28 °C83 °F · 599 mm24 in
- El Limón 216 km · 25 °C78 °F · 691 mm27 in
- Guacara 218 km · 26 °C79 °F · 790 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kralendijk?
September is the warmest month in Kralendijk, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kralendijk?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kralendijk?
November is the wettest month with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Kralendijk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.