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Aruba

Aruba, the happy island — white beaches, constant trade winds and near-guaranteed sunshine.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.51°N 69.97°W
MayBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
18%Rainy days

When to visit Aruba?

🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
79°F–86°F in May
🌧 Least rain
18% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
November (65%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Eagle & Palm BeachYear-round — trade winds, guaranteed sun and calm waters.
🏄Windsurf & KitesurfJune–August — Fisherman's Huts, constant wind.
🏜️ArikokYear-round — national park, rock formations and caves.
🍽️GastronomyYear-round — keshi yena, fresh catch and international restaurants.

Aruba weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January77°F82°F45%0.0in11.0h8.2/10
🌤️ February77°F82°F38%0.0in11.6h8.4/10
🌤️ March77°F84°F34%0.0in11.8h8.4/10
☀️ April79°F86°F21%0.0in11.8h8.5/10
☀️ May79°F86°F18%0.0in12.1h8.6/10
🌤️ June79°F86°F29%0.0in12.2h8.3/10
🌤️ July81°F86°F37%0.0in12.1h8.1/10
🌤️ August81°F88°F33%0.0in11.9h7.9/10
🌤️ September82°F90°F28%0.1in11.4h7.8/10
🌤️ October81°F88°F40%0.1in11.0h7.6/10
⛅ November79°F86°F65%0.1in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ December79°F84°F60%0.1in11.0h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 30°F, 24% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 30°F, 33% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 31°F, 44% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 28°F, 48% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 18% rainy days and 30°F.
November is the wettest month with 65% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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