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Best Time to Visit Aruba

Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt, but relentless trade winds and fierce UV make strong reef-safe sunscreen essential (oxybenzone/octinoxate sunscreens are banned). Book mid-December through February rooms months ahead, as high season fills fast.
Best months
Jan–Apr, Dec
Flights from the US
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Great for
couples · families with kids · adult group · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilDecember MayJuneJulyAugustNovember SeptemberOctober

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Aruba month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 78–87°F 8h Low (41mm) Peak One Happy Island at its finest: dry, sunny, breezy and buzzing with early Carnival energy.
February 78–88°F 9h Low (22mm) Peak Peak dry-season sun and full-blown Carnival parades in the streets of Oranjestad.
March 78–88°F 9h Minimal (9mm) Peak The driest, sunniest month: flawless beach weather under steady cooling trade winds.
April 79–89°F 9h Minimal (15mm) Peak Warm, bone-dry and uncrowded as high season winds down in constant sunshine.
May 80–90°F 9h Low (24mm) Shoulder Hot and breezy with the odd shower; quieter beaches and Soul Beach music buzz.
June 80–91°F 9h Low (25mm) Shoulder Windy, hot and reliably sunny: prime windsurf season on the west coast.
July 80–91°F 10h Low (34mm) Shoulder Peak trade winds and endless sun make July a kitesurfer's and family's dream.
August 80–91°F 9h Low (34mm) Shoulder Hot, sunny and lively with summer crowds; brief afternoon showers cool things off.
September 80–91°F 9h Low (43mm) Off-Peak Warmest, calmest month with a few more showers: great diving, fewer visitors.
October 79–90°F 8h Moderate (68mm) Off-Peak Aruba's wettest stretch begins, but short showers barely dent the sunshine.
November 79–89°F 8h Moderate (89mm) Shoulder Occasional heavy showers green the cunucu; warm, breezy and value-priced.
December 78–88°F 8h Moderate (78mm) Peak Holiday buzz returns with warm dry days and festive Dande serenades.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Aruba, month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryPeak78–87°F
  • Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck off Malmok Beach
  • Catch early Aruba Carnival jump-ups in Oranjestad
  • Swim with wild flamingos on Renaissance Island
  • Hike to the Natural Pool (Conchi) in Arikok National Park
  • Sunset catamaran cruise along Palm Beach
FebruaryPeak78–88°F
  • Watch the Grand Carnival Parade in Oranjestad
  • Windsurf at Fisherman's Huts (Hadicurari)
  • Explore Arikok National Park's caves and coast
  • Snorkel Boca Catalina bay
  • Dine on fresh fish at Zeerovers in Savaneta
MarchPeak78–88°F
  • Laze on Eagle Beach beneath the fofoti trees
  • Dive the Antilla and Pedernales wrecks
  • UTV tour to the California Lighthouse and Natural Bridge
  • Snorkel Mangel Halto's reef
  • Kayak the mangroves at Spanish Lagoon
AprilPeak79–89°F
  • Relax on Baby Beach in San Nicolas
  • Tour the street-art murals of San Nicolas
  • Paddleboard the calm water off Palm Beach
  • Hike the cactus cunucu in Arikok
  • Sunset cocktails at the California Lighthouse
MayShoulder80–90°F
  • Catch Soul Beach Music Festival acts (late May)
  • Kitesurf at Boca Grandi
  • Snorkel the Arashi reef
  • Explore the Bushiribana gold mill ruins
  • Beach-hop Arashi and Boca Catalina
JuneShoulder80–91°F
  • Windsurf the peak trade winds at Hadicurari
  • Dive Mangel Halto's drop-off
  • Off-road to the Natural Bridge ruins
  • Snorkel with fish at De Palm Island
  • Sunset sail along the west coast
JulyShoulder80–91°F
  • Kitesurf and windsurf at Fisherman's Huts
  • Snorkel the Antilla wreck
  • Family day at De Palm Island
  • Explore Arikok's Fontein and Quadirikiri caves
  • Flamingo beach day on Renaissance Island
AugustShoulder80–91°F
  • Snorkel Boca Catalina's calm bay
  • Dive the Jane Sea wreck off Barcadera
  • Beach day on Eagle and Palm Beach
  • Tour Oranjestad and the Renaissance Marketplace
  • Sunset catamaran with dinner
SeptemberOff-Peak80–91°F
  • Scuba dive the warm, calm September seas
  • Snorkel Mangel Halto and Baby Beach
  • Hike Arikok to the Natural Pool
  • Kayak Spanish Lagoon's mangroves
  • Explore San Nicolas art murals
OctoberOff-Peak79–90°F
  • Browse the Aruba Art Fair in San Nicolas
  • Snorkel between quick showers at Malmok
  • Dive the Antilla shipwreck
  • Beach day on Eagle Beach
  • Sample Aruban food at a Zeerovers lunch
NovemberShoulder79–89°F
  • Snorkel the calmer reefs at Arashi
  • Hike the rain-freshened trails of Arikok
  • Swim with flamingos on Renaissance Island
  • Sunset sail off Palm Beach
  • Visit the Alto Vista Chapel and coast
DecemberPeak78–88°F
  • Join Dande serenades ringing in the new year
  • Snorkel the Antilla wreck off Malmok
  • Windsurf at Hadicurari Beach
  • Holiday stroll through Oranjestad's lights
  • Sunset catamaran along the west coast

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