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Aruba in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Aruba in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Aruba in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
🌊
Warm water
Weather for Aruba in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +28°C during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 30 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
8 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aruba has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Aruba in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aruba for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +28°C.

Is Aruba warm or cold in May?

Aruba is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Aruba:

Water temperature in Aruba in May

Water in Aruba in May is Warm. It varies from +26°C to +29°C, with an average of +28°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +28°C.

In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Aruba are reached in October, when the average sea temperature rises to +29°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +26°C.

Can you swim in Aruba in May?

You can absolutely swim in Aruba in May, the water is warm (+28°C in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.

Climate in Aruba in May

Aruba weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+27°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+25°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+33°C+33°C
Rainfall
22 mm30 mm21 mm
Wind
7 m/s8 m/s8 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+27°C+28°C+28°C
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
151512
Rainy days
121213
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 22 mm to 30 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 7 m/s to 8 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Aruba in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aruba is gradually decreasing during May, going from 8 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last May in Aruba?

This is the weather in Aruba in May 2023:
1 May
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+27°C
2 May
☀️
+27°C
3 May
☀️
+27°C
4 May
☁️
+27°C
5 May
☁️
+27°C
6 May
☀️
+27°C
7 May
☁️
+27°C
8 May
☀️
+27°C
9 May
☁️
+27°C
10 May
☁️
+27°C
11 May
☀️
+27°C
12 May
☀️
+27°C
13 May
☁️
+27°C
14 May
☀️
+27°C
15 May
☀️
+27°C
16 May
☀️
+27°C
17 May
☀️
+27°C
18 May
☀️
+27°C
19 May
☀️
+27°C
20 May
☀️
+27°C
21 May
☀️
+27°C
22 May
☀️
+28°C
23 May
☀️
+27°C
24 May
☀️
+28°C
25 May
☁️
+28°C
26 May
☀️
+28°C
27 May
☀️
+28°C
28 May
☀️
+28°C
29 May
☀️
+28°C
30 May
☁️
+28°C
31 May
☀️
+28°C
In May 2023 Aruba had 23 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 80%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Aruba climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Aruba in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+27°C) and the highest in 2012 (+29°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 215 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1197 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aruba in May:

Is May a good time to visit Aruba?

May is a really good time to go to Aruba. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Aruba.

Can you sunbathe in Aruba in May?

May is warm in Aruba. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Can you swim in Aruba in May?

Yes, you can swim in Aruba in May, the water temperature averaging at +28°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.

Is Aruba rainy in May?

Aruba is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aruba in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aruba in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Aruba

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aruba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.