A Sunny, Breezy Paradise All Year Round

Bonaire is famous for its sunny skies, warm temperatures, and steady trade winds — making it the perfect Caribbean getaway all year long. Because the island sits safely south of the hurricane belt, you won’t have to worry about major storms disrupting your plans. Whether you’re planning to dive, snorkel, windsurf, or just relax on the beach, Bonaire’s weather is one of its biggest attractions.

General Climate Overview

• Average air temperature: ~30 °C / 86 °F

• Sea temperature: ~28 °C / 82 °F year-round

• Underwater visibility: often 30 m / 100 ft or more

• Official rainy season: December – February

• Hottest months: September – October

Bonaire’s climate is classified as semi-arid tropical, which means plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and very little rain compared to most Caribbean islands. Rain showers are typically short, intense bursts that pass quickly — often overnight or early in the morning — leaving the rest of the day bright and sunny.

With an average air temperature of around 86 F (30 Celsius), the sea temperature a constant 84 F (28 C) and an underwater visibility of at least 100 Feet (30 meters), you’ll never throw cold water on your Bonaire vacation. The crystal clear unpolluted sea that surrounds Bonaire guarantees breathtaking views over huge stretches of untouched coral. Add to that a hardly noticeable current and you have the perfect holiday destination to get your divers open water certification. It’s ideal for beginners as well as for advanced scuba divers interested in wreck diving, night-diving or “wild” diving on the rougher eastern coast.

Beside its popularity as a scuba diving destination, Bonaire has gained world fame with windsurfers and kite surfers. Formed by nature, a huge reef-protected enclosed bay on the eastern coast, known as Lac Bay, offers shallow water and a constant landward breeze for perfect windsurfing conditions without the risk of being blown out to open water.

Average Monthly Weather (Quick Guide)