Weather by month for Oranjestad, the best months to go and how Aruba's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, May
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 29°C to 30°C · 5 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 28°C to 31°C · 7–20 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 25°C | 13 days (35 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 5.3/10 |
| February | 28°C / 25°C | 10 days (29 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 5.8/10 |
| March | 29°C / 25°C | 11 days (28 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 5.5/10 |
| Best month: April | 29°C / 26°C | 5 days (15 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| Best month: May | 30°C / 26°C | 5 days (20 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| June | 30°C / 27°C | 7 days (24 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 5.5/10 |
| July | 30°C / 27°C | 10 days (33 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| August | 31°C / 27°C | 9 days (32 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| September | 31°C / 27°C | 8 days (40 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| October | 31°C / 27°C | 13 days (62 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| November | 29°C / 26°C | 20 days (115 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| December | 29°C / 26°C | 17 days (54 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 4.6/10 |
Figures for Oranjestad; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
28°C / 25°C · 13 rain days · 11.0 h sun
January highs are about 28.2°C, and nights stay near 25.2°C. You can expect 13.2 rain days, but only 35 mm of rain in total. The sun shines for around 11 hours a day. A score of 5.3 gives January an ok verdict. It is a fair choice, but not the best one.
28°C / 25°C · 10 rain days · 11.5 h sun
February is a little drier than January, with 10.1 rain days and 29 mm of rain. Highs sit around 28.3°C, and you get about 11.5 hours of sun a day. Its score of 5.8 makes it the highest-scoring of the ok months. That makes it a solid option if April or May do not suit you.
29°C / 25°C · 11 rain days · 11.6 h sun
March highs reach about 28.7°C, with 10.7 rain days and 28 mm of rain. Sunshine is strong at around 11.6 hours a day. The score is 5.5, so the verdict is ok. It is a reasonable time to go, and it gets drier towards April.
29°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 11.6 h sun
April is one of the best times to visit. It is the driest month of the year: only 15 mm of rain falls, over 5.3 rain days. Highs reach 29.4°C, with about 11.6 hours of sun a day. Its score of 6.2 is the highest of the year and earns a good verdict.
30°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
May is the other good month. Rain falls on just 5.3 days, with about 20 mm in total. Highs are around 29.9°C, and you get roughly 11.5 hours of sun a day. A score of 6 gives it a good verdict, close behind April.
30°C / 27°C · 7 rain days · 12.0 h sun
June gets the most sun of the year, at about 12 hours a day. Highs climb to 30.2°C, with 7.1 rain days and 24 mm of rain. The score of 5.5 means an ok verdict. It is still a decent choice, though it is warmer than spring.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.9 h sun
July highs are about 30.1°C, and nights stay warm at around 26.6°C. Rain days rise to 10.4, with 33 mm of rain, but sunshine is still high at about 11.9 hours a day. A score of 4.9 gives an ok verdict. It is weaker than the months before it.
31°C / 27°C · 9 rain days · 11.7 h sun
August is hot, with highs of about 30.8°C and nights near 27.1°C. There are 9.4 rain days and 32 mm of rain. The score of 4.8 is ok, but the heat makes it less comfortable than spring. Choose April or May instead if you can.
31°C / 27°C · 8 rain days · 11.2 h sun
September is the hottest month, with highs of about 31.3°C and lows near 27.4°C. Rain falls on 8.4 days, with 40 mm in total. Its score of 4.7 gives an ok verdict. If you do not like strong heat, this is a poor month to go.
31°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 10.4 h sun
October has the lowest score of the year, at 4.2. It is still rated ok, but rain rises to 62 mm over 12.6 rain days. Highs stay warm at around 30.6°C, and sunshine drops to about 10.4 hours a day. If you can pick another month, do.
29°C / 26°C · 20 rain days · 10.3 h sun
November is the wettest month, with 19.9 rain days and 115 mm of rain. It also has the least sun, at about 10.3 hours a day. Highs are around 29.3°C. The score of 4.4 is officially ok. If you want dry beach days, though, this is a bad time to go.
29°C / 26°C · 17 rain days · 10.8 h sun
December is still wet, with 17.1 rain days and 54 mm of rain. Highs ease to about 28.8°C, and you get around 10.8 hours of sun a day. A score of 4.6 gives an ok verdict. For drier weather, wait until spring.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oranjestad | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 29°C | 29°C |
| Noord | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 29°C | 29°C |
| Paradera | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 29°C | 29°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
April and May are the best months for walking around Oranjestad. Each has only 5.3 rain days on average, the fewest of the year. Highs are 29.4°C in April and 29.9°C in May, so it is warm but not yet at its hottest.
Hiking & nature
Plan hikes for April or May. They are the driest months, with 15 mm of rain in April and 20 mm in May, and they come before the hotter months of August and September. Avoid November, which has 19.9 rain days and 115 mm of rain.
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FAQ
April and May are the best months to visit Aruba. Both have only about 5.3 rain days, the fewest of the year. April gets just 15 mm of rain and May 20 mm. Highs are around 29 to 30°C, and you get about 11.5 hours of sun a day. They are the only 2 months rated good.
November is one of the weakest months to visit Aruba, so choose another month if you can. It is the wettest month, with about 19.9 rain days and 115 mm of rain. It also has the least sun of the year, about 10.3 hours a day. It stays warm, with highs near 29°C.
August is an okay time to visit Aruba if you like heat. Highs reach about 31°C and nights stay near 27°C. Rain is moderate, with about 9.4 rain days and 32 mm. You still get about 11.7 hours of sun a day. It scores lower than April and May mainly because of the extra heat and rain.
December is an okay month to visit Aruba, but it is not ideal. It is still quite wet, with about 17.1 rain days and 54 mm of rain. Sun drops to about 10.8 hours a day. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs near 29°C and lows around 26°C. For drier weather, wait until February, March or April.
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