When is the best time to visit Aruba?
In general the best time to visit Aruba is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in October and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Aruba in different months
This is the average weather in Aruba for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during May.
In September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 76 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 125 mm in November.
Climate in Aruba
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Aruba for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Aruba during the whole year:
The hottest month in Aruba is October with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Aruba during the whole year:
Aruba achieves its warmest water temperature in October, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +26°C in average.
When can you swim in Aruba?
You can swim in Aruba from January to December:- In August - November the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - July the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Aruba looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Aruba is November with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Aruba during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 23 rainy days and 125 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aruba:
What is the hottest month in Aruba?
The hottest month in Aruba is October with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Aruba?
The coldest month in Aruba is January with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Aruba worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Aruba in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +28°C and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Aruba?
if you're looking to visit Aruba when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 12 mm of rain.
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.