Bonaire is a small Caribbean island with a hot, very dry, and consistently sunny climate shaped by trade winds and low relief. Its climate is best classified as hot semi-arid under the Köppen system, with conditions that feel warm year-round rather than truly seasonal. For residents and expats, the main advantages are reliable sunshine, little temperature variation, and relatively lower humidity than many tropical islands, though water conservation matters because rainfall is limited and drought periods can be prolonged. Seasonal changes are modest: the hottest months are only slightly warmer than the coolest months, and rain tends to fall in short, irregular bursts rather than in a long wet season.