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Willemstad

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Updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Willemstad month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Willemstad are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 25°C), and November the wettest (about 133 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.125.15211.0
February28.325.03911.4
March28.825.23511.5
April29.425.83311.2
May29.826.43411.5
June29.926.55211.9
July29.926.55311.9
August30.627.05411.6
September31.327.34711.1
October30.526.88110.5
November29.325.913310.5
December28.725.67810.9

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1634

    Punda was established in 1634, when the Dutch West India Company captured the island from Spain.

  2. Documented history · 1674

    In 1674, the Curaçao synagogue was built by Sephardic Portuguese Jews from Amsterdam and Recife, Brazil who had settled in the city as traders.

  3. Documented history · 1675

    In 1675, it was decided to construct the town of Pietermaai outside of the enclosed city.

  4. Documented history · 1626

    The name "Willemstad," (William Town) in honour of William II, Prince of Orange (1626–1650) and/or William III, Prince of Orange (1650–1702), is first recorded in 1680.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Tahith Chong

    Wikidata records Willemstad as this person's place of birth. Curaçaoan association football player (born 1999).

  • Kemy Agustien

    footballer

  • Ozzie Albies

    Major League Baseball player

  • Rebecca Cohen Henriquez

    activist

  • Guliano Diaz

    former professional footballer

Historical figures

  • Manuel Piar

    Wikidata records Willemstad as this historical figure's place of birth. Venezuelan general.

  • George Maduro

    Wikidata records Willemstad as this historical figure's place of birth. Dutch Resistance member (1916–1945).

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Radio Hoyer

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Willemstad. Radio station in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Willemstad, in brief

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02 · History

How Willemstad took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Willemstad

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Willemstad

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Willemstad

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Willemstad

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Willemstad

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08 · Questions

Questions about Willemstad

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willemstad

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01 · Q&A

Where is Willemstad located and what are its coordinates?

Willemstad is situated in Curacao at geographic coordinates 12.1225, -68.8864 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Willemstad?

Willemstad has a recorded population of approximately 125,000 and observes the America/Curacao time zone (XCG).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Willemstad?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Willemstad include nl, pap, and the circulating currency is XCG.

04 · Q&A

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