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
Days reach 28.2°C with 13.2 rain days, so showers are fairly frequent but brief. The score sits at 5.3, an ok month overall. New Year's Day and Betico Croes Day (25th) fall this month, so plan around public holidays. Sun hours average 11, keeping beach time reliable despite the rain count.
28°C / 25°C · 10 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 28.3°C and rain eases to 10.1 days, giving a score of 5.8, an ok verdict. Carnival Monday lands on 16 February, bringing festivities and likely busier streets and accommodation. Sun hours rise to 11.5, making this a drier, brighter start to the year.
29°C / 25°C · 11 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Temperatures reach 28.7°C with 10.7 rain days, similar to February, scoring 5.5 and rated ok. National Anthem and Flag Day on 18 March is the main holiday. Sun hours hit 11.6, among the sunniest of the year.
29°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Rain drops sharply to just 5.3 days and 15mm, with highs of 29.4°C, pushing the score to 6.2, the first 'good' month. Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, and King's Day (27th) all fall in April, so expect holiday crowds. This is one of the driest, most reliable stretches of weather.
30°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
May stays dry with 5.3 rain days and highs of 29.9°C, keeping the score at 6, another 'good' month. Labour Day (1st) and Ascension Day (14th) are the holidays to note. Sun hours remain high at 11.5, matching April's pleasant conditions.
30°C / 27°C · 7 rain days · 12.0 h sun
Highs reach 30.2°C and rain days rise to 7.1, bringing the score down to 5.5, an ok verdict. There are no listed holidays this month. Sun hours peak at 12, the year's highest, though humidity builds with the heat.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Temperatures hold at 30.1°C while rain days jump to 10.4, giving a score of 4.9, an ok month. The heat combined with more frequent showers makes conditions warmer and wetter than mid-year averages. No holidays are listed for July.
31°C / 27°C · 9 rain days · 11.7 h sun
August is the hottest stretch so far at 30.8°C, with 9.4 rain days and a score of 4.8, still ok. Sun hours stay around 11.7, but the combination of high heat and regular rain makes this a tougher month for those sensitive to humidity.
31°C / 27°C · 8 rain days · 11.2 h sun
Highs peak at 31.3°C, the year's warmest, with rain picking up to 40mm over 8.4 days. The score falls to 4.7, an ok rating, reflecting the intense heat. No holidays are recorded this month.
31°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Rain increases noticeably to 62mm over 12.6 days, while highs ease slightly to 30.6°C. The score drops to 4.2, the lowest of the year and still only ok, due to the wetter, more humid conditions. Sun hours fall to 10.4, the shortest span in months.
29°C / 26°C · 20 rain days · 10.3 h sun
November is the wettest month by far, with 115mm of rain over 19.9 days, the most of the year. Highs of 29.3°C feel milder, but frequent showers bring the score to 4.4, an ok verdict. No holidays are listed, and this is a clear green-season stretch.
29°C / 26°C · 17 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Rain eases from November's peak but stays high at 54mm over 17.1 days, with highs of 28.8°C. The score is 4.6, an ok rating, reflecting lingering wet-season conditions. Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day close out the year's holidays.
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 city trips in Aruba. Rain days drop to just 5.3 per month, highs reach 29–30°C, and sun hours stay around 11.5, making it easy to walk around Oranjestad without getting caught in downpours.
Hiking & nature
April and May suit hiking best. These months have the lowest rainfall of the year, just 15–20 mm, with only 5.3 rain days each, so trails stay dry and walkable under warm, sunny skies.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Betico Croes Day (25 Jan)
Public holidays: Carnival Monday (16 Feb)
Public holidays: National Anthem and Flag Day (18 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), King's Day (27 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day (14 May)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, April is one of the two best months, with a score of 6.2 out of 10. Rain is light, with only 5.3 rain days and 15 mm for the month. The high is 29.4°C and sunshine runs 11.6 hours a day, so you get dry, sunny conditions without the peak heat of later months.
November scores 4.4 out of 10, the lowest rated month along with October. It's the wettest month of the year, with 19.9 rain days and 115 mm of rain, nearly double any other month. Sunshine drops to 10.3 hours a day, so expect more cloud and showers than the rest of the year.
August scores 4.8 out of 10, an "ok" rating rather than a top pick. It's the hottest stretch of the year, with a high of 30.8°C and a low of 27.1°C. Rain is moderate, with 9.4 rain days and 32 mm, and sunshine stays strong at 11.7 hours a day.
The best months are April and May, scoring 6.2 and 6 out of 10. Both have low rainfall, with 5.3 rain days each and 15–20 mm of rain, plus warm highs of 29.4°C to 29.9°C and over 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, giving the driest, most reliable weather of the year.
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