Best time to visit Aruba
Aruba has its best weather in January to March. Peak season is December to April. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May to July.
Aruba weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F | 77°F | 1.4 in | 13 | 11 h |
| February | 83°F | 77°F | 1.1 in | 10 | 11.5 h |
| March | 84°F | 77°F | 1.1 in | 11 | 11.6 h |
| April | 85°F | 79°F | 0.6 in | 5 | 11.6 h |
| May | 86°F | 80°F | 0.8 in | 5 | 11.5 h |
| June | 86°F | 80°F | 0.9 in | 7 | 12 h |
| July | 86°F | 80°F | 1.3 in | 10 | 11.9 h |
| August | 87°F | 81°F | 1.3 in | 9 | 11.7 h |
| September | 88°F | 81°F | 1.6 in | 9 | 11.2 h |
| October | 87°F | 81°F | 2.4 in | 13 | 10.4 h |
| November | 85°F | 79°F | 4.5 in | 20 | 10.3 h |
| December | 84°F | 79°F | 2.1 in | 17 | 10.8 h |
Aruba month by month
Aruba in January
Highs around 83°F, lows near 77°F. About 13 rainy days and 11 h of sunshine a day.
Carnival
Best weatherPeak seasonAruba in February
Highs around 83°F, lows near 77°F. About 10 rainy days and 11.5 h of sunshine a day.
Carnival
Best weatherPeak seasonAruba in March
Highs around 84°F, lows near 77°F. About 11 rainy days and 11.6 h of sunshine a day.
National Anthem and Flag Day · Sea turtle nesting
Best weatherPeak seasonAruba in April
Highs around 85°F, lows near 79°F. About 5 rainy days and 11.6 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting
Good weatherPeak seasonAruba in May
Highs around 86°F, lows near 80°F. About 5 rainy days and 11.5 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting
Good weatherAruba in June
Highs around 86°F, lows near 80°F. About 7 rainy days and 12 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting
Good weatherAruba in July
Highs around 86°F, lows near 80°F. About 10 rainy days and 11.9 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting
Good weatherAruba in August
Highs around 87°F, lows near 81°F. About 9 rainy days and 11.7 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting
Mixed weatherAruba in September
Highs around 88°F, lows near 81°F. About 9 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Sea turtle nesting · Off-season showers
Mixed weatherAruba in October
Highs around 87°F, lows near 81°F. About 13 rainy days and 10.4 h of sunshine a day.
Off-season showers
Mixed weatherAruba in November
Highs around 85°F, lows near 79°F. About 20 rainy days and 10.3 h of sunshine a day.
Off-season showers
Mixed weatherAruba in December
Highs around 84°F, lows near 79°F. About 17 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherPeak season
Seasons and events
- Jan and Feb
Carnival
Carnival season runs in January and February. The Grand Parade through Oranjestad is held on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.
Source: Aruba Tourism Authority - Mar
National Anthem and Flag Day
A public holiday on March 18, with a folkloric show at Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad. Many shops close early or all day.
Source: Aruba Tourism Authority - Mar–Sep
Sea turtle nesting
Sea turtles nest from March to September, with hatching from May to November. Eagle Beach is the main spot for turtle spotting.
Source: Aruba Tourism Authority - Sep–Nov
Off-season showers
September to November is the off-season, with a higher chance of sporadic rainfall. Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt.
Source: Aruba Tourism Authority
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Questions about visiting Aruba
February scores highest for weather in Oranjestad, with highs around 83°F and about 10 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is January to March.
November is the wettest month in Oranjestad, with about 4.5 in of rain over 20 days. April is the driest, with about 0.6 in.
Peak season is December to April, according to Aruba Tourism Authority. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May to July.
September is the warmest month in Oranjestad, with average highs of 88°F. January is the coolest, at 83°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
