Aruba · SpringMonth summary
Aruba weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Aruba in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.1h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Aruba. May remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Aruba in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Aruba. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 82°F | 45% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 82°F | 38% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 84°F | 34% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 79°F | 86°F | 21% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 18% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 79°F | 86°F | 29% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 81°F | 86°F | 37% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 81°F | 88°F | 33% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 82°F | 90°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 81°F | 88°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 79°F | 86°F | 65% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 79°F | 84°F | 60% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Aruba averages 86°F, 18% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Aruba in May
Is May a good time to visit Aruba?
May is an excellent time to visit Aruba (score 8.6/10). With 86°F, 12.1h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Aruba in May?
With 86°F and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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