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title: "Bonaire"
description: "Netherlands · airport BON"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/bonaire"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇧🇶 Bonaire

Netherlands · airport BON

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +599
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/PyD9JQ](https://airalo.pxf.io/PyD9JQ)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bonaire](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bonaire)

## Brief

- Bonaire Regatta runs **11-17 October 2026**, with sailing, water sports, cultural activities and live music. Expect increased activity around the waterfront and possible pressure on accommodation and transport during the event. ([allatsea.net](https://www.allatsea.net/event/bonaire-regatta/))
- Try local specialities including **kabritu stoba** (goat stew), fresh Caribbean seafood, **pastechi** pastries and cactus-based **Cadushy** liqueur.
- Bonaire is best explored with a rental car, especially for visiting southern salt flats, Rincon, Lake Goto and remote shore-diving or snorkeling sites.

## Safety and health

- **Dengue and Zika** are mosquito-borne risks on Bonaire. Use repellent, wear covered clothing and choose accommodation with screens or air conditioning. Pregnant travellers should take particular precautions against Zika exposure. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bonaire))
- **Yellow fever vaccination is not required for direct travel from the United States**, but Bonaire requires proof from travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bonaire))

## Recent News

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_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Bonaire is from February to May or in December, when conditions are generally settled and well suited to diving, snorkelling and outdoor sightseeing. January and November are reasonable alternatives, although showers are more common. June to November includes hurricane season, with July to October rated least favourably.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 27 | 49 | 8 |
| February | Great | 27 | 38 | 8 |
| March | Great | 26 | 50 | 8 |
| April | Great | 27 | 58 | 9 |
| May | Great | 28 | 69 | 9 |
| June | OK | 28 | 80 | 10 |
| July | Avoid | 28 | 89 | 10 |
| August | Avoid | 28 | 92 | 10 |
| September | Avoid | 28 | 102 | 9 |
| October | Avoid | 28 | 111 | 9 |
| November | OK | 28 | 99 | 8 |
| December | Great | 26 | 62 | 8 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is warm and breezy, around 23-28°C. Brief showers commonly arrive overnight or early morning, leaving diving and outdoor sightseeing practical.
- **February (Great):** February is warm and windy, around 23-28°C, with generally settled tropical weather. Diving, beach time and outdoor exploration suit the conditions.
- **March (Great):** March is warm and breezy, around 24-29°C, with limited rainfall. Diving, snorkelling and sightseeing usually fit the month's steady conditions.
- **April (Great):** April is warm, around 24-30°C, with trade winds and generally dry weather. Water activities and island excursions are well suited to the climate.
- **May (Great):** May is warm and breezy, around 24-30°C, with mostly settled weather. Diving, snorkelling and outdoor trips are comfortable choices.
- **June (OK):** June is hot and windy, around 24-31°C, with relatively little rain. Hurricane season brings a risk of storms that can cancel flights and disrupt plans.
- **July (Avoid):** July is hot and breezy, around 24-32°C, with generally dry conditions. Hurricane season brings a risk of storms that can cancel flights and disrupt plans.
- **August (Avoid):** August is hot and breezy, around 24-32°C. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **September (Avoid):** September is hot, around 24-32°C, with warm seas and relatively few visitors. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **October (Avoid):** October is hot, around 24-31°C, with frequent showers, often overnight or early morning. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **November (OK):** November is warm and breezy, around 24-30°C, with showers common during the island's rainy period. Hurricane season brings a risk of storms that can cancel flights and disrupt plans.
- **December (Great):** December is warm and breezy, around 23-29°C. Brief showers can occur overnight or early morning, while diving and outdoor sightseeing remain appealing.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 34 | 29 | 14% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 34 | 29 | 61% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 34 | 29 | 48% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 33 | 29 | 81% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 33 | 29 | 85% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 33 | 28 | 88% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 31 | 28 | 93% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Double Dip Snorkel Trip](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Double-dip-snorkel-trip/d4308-109080P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 105 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Bonaire Landsailing Adventures](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Bonaire-Landsailing-Adventures/d4308-185287P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 65 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Clearbottom-Mangrove-Kayak-and-Snorkel-tour/d4308-120497P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 60 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR
- [Chill and Grill Catamaran Tour in Bonaire](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/CHILL-and-GRILL-catamaran-tour/d4308-124253P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 135 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Klein Bonaire Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion small groups](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Bonaire-2-stop-Marine-Park-Snorkeling-Excursion/d4308-91458P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 85 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Bonaire snorkeling and sightseeing excursion with local lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Cruise-friendly-snorkel-through-crystal-clear-waters-plus-buffet/d4308-400583P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 95 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Washington Slagbaai National Park Tour in Bonaire](https://www.viator.com/tours/Kralendijk/Washington-Slagbaai-national-park-tour/d4309-30240P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 97 USD · 7–7 HOUR
- [Bonaire's Best Day: Flamingos, Salt Flats, History & Beach](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/The-Best-Day-In-South-Tour-beach/d4308-381463P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 50 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up](https://www.viator.com/tours/Kralendijk/North-and-South-Tour-with-Local-Guide-Group-of-8/d4309-223202P7?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 65 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Marine Park - Private Boat charter with LOCAL Captain/ Guide](https://www.viator.com/tours/Bonaire/Explore-the-best-spots-around-Bonaire-by-boat/d4308-219174P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 550 USD · 3–3 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/bonaire#activities

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