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
Highs reach 28.2°C with 13.2 rain days, so showers are fairly frequent though brief. The score is 5.3, an ok month overall. New Year's Day falls on January 1, and Betico Croes Day on January 25 marks a public holiday.
28°C / 25°C · 10 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Temperatures hold at 28.3°C and rain eases slightly to 10.1 days. The score of 5.8 keeps February in the ok range, with 11.5 hours of sun a day. Carnival Monday on February 16 brings a lively public holiday to the island.
29°C / 25°C · 11 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs climb a touch to 28.7°C with 10.7 rain days, giving drier, sunnier conditions than January. The score sits at 5.5, ok. National Anthem and Flag Day on March 18 is a public holiday worth noting.
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 and 11.6 sun hours. This is one of the driest, sunniest months, scoring 6.2 and rated good. Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, plus King's Day on April 27, fill the calendar with holidays.
30°C / 26°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Dry weather continues with 5.3 rain days and highs of 29.9°C. The score of 6 keeps May rated good, making it a strong window for beach time. Labour Day on May 1 and Ascension Day on May 14 are public holidays.
30°C / 27°C · 7 rain days · 12.0 h sun
Rain picks up a little to 7.1 days as highs reach 30.2°C, the warmest conditions so far with 12 sun hours a day. The score of 5.5 is ok, a step down from the April-May peak.
30°C / 27°C · 10 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Highs stay near 30.1°C but rain days rise to 10.4, roughly 33mm for the month. The score falls to 4.9, ok, reflecting the wetter, more humid feel of mid-summer.
31°C / 27°C · 9 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Temperatures peak further at 30.8°C with 9.4 rain days and 32mm of rain. Humidity is high through this stretch, and the score of 4.8 stays in ok territory.
31°C / 27°C · 8 rain days · 11.2 h sun
This is the hottest month, with highs of 31.3°C, though rain days ease to 8.4. Rainfall rises to 40mm, and the score of 4.7 remains ok, with sun hours dipping to 11.2.
31°C / 27°C · 13 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Rain increases noticeably to 12.6 days and 62mm as highs cool slightly to 30.6°C. Sun hours drop to 10.4, and the score falls to 4.2, the lowest of the year, reflecting the start of the wetter season.
29°C / 26°C · 20 rain days · 10.3 h sun
November is the wettest month by far, with 19.9 rain days and 115mm of rain, the clearest sign of tough weather here. Highs ease to 29.3°C and sun hours fall to 10.3, giving a score of 4.4, ok but noticeably grayer.
29°C / 26°C · 17 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Rain stays heavy at 17.1 days and 54mm, though highs cool to 28.8°C. The score of 4.6 is ok. Christmas Day on December 25 and St. Stephen's Day on December 26 bring the year to a close with public 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 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.
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
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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