Santa Rosa City
City in Curacao known for its beaches
At a GlanceKey facts, why go and what's on now
Santa Rosa at a Glance#
Costs: USD 90-170 per day - car hire common; island prices for dining and lodging.
Safety: Generally safe for visitors - generally safe; usual Caribbean petty‑theft precautions apply.
Best Time: December-April - drier, sunnier weather and calm seas for snorkeling.
When to GoSeasons, weather and festivals
Best Time to Visit Santa Rosa#
This Caribbean coastal spot is warm year-round-visit during the long dry season for reliable beach weather and calm seas. The short wet months bring heavier, brief rains but little risk of major storms here.
January - September
26°C - 31°C (79°F - 88°F)
Sunny, breezy and reliably warm-perfect for beaches, diving and strolling coastal towns with minimal rain interruptions.
October - December
26°C - 31°C (79°F - 88°F)
Short, intense rain episodes raise humidity; heavy showers are common but usually brief, with lush landscapes after storms.
December - February
24°C - 30°C (75°F - 86°F)
A touch less heat and consistent trade winds make mornings and evenings particularly pleasant for outdoor dining and beach walks.
Santa Rosa's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (571 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 27° | 50 mm | some cloud | 79% | 5.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 27° | 24 mm | some cloud | 79% | 6.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Ideal | 24° - 30° | 27° | 14 mm | some cloud | 80% | 6.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 25° - 31° | 31° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 45 mm | some cloud | 82% | 5.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Excellent | 26° - 33° | 35° | 39 mm | some cloud | 81% | 5.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.7h |
| November | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 27° | 100 mm | some cloud | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
Getting There & AroundAirports, trains and local transport
Eat & DrinkStreet food, restaurants, bars and nightlife
Where to Eat in Santa Rosa#
Caribbean plates with Dutch-Caribbean influences-seafood, stews and street snacks common in Santa Rosa’s area.
- (Local eateries) - Caribbean seafood and Dutch influences
- (Food stalls) - Street snacks and island flavours
- (Bakeries) - Local pastries and breads
Beachside cafés, snack bars and bakeries offering quick seafood bites and tropical sweets.
- (Beach cafés) - Casual bites and cold drinks near the shore
- (Snack bars) - Quick seafood and fried snacks
- (Local ice cream) - Tropical flavours and frozen treats