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When should you visit Aruba?
Aruba is a dry, sunny Caribbean island with white beaches, steady trade winds and very little rain. It sits south of the main hurricane belt, so it's a good choice all year. High season runs from mid-December to mid-April, when prices are highest. May to October is quieter and much cheaper. Here is how every month compares.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
May
Dry and sunny, with steady breezes, few people and prices well below high season.
Best for Carnival
January–February
Parades in Oranjestad and San Nicolas.
Best for wind sports
June
Strong, steady trade winds.
Best value
September–October
Low prices and calm water.
Best for winter sun
January–March
Dry, breezy and warm.
May scores
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What to know before you book
- High season
- Book early, prices peak.
- Hurricane season
- Aruba is rarely hit, but storms nearby can affect flights.
- Short showers
- The wettest months, usually in short bursts.
Mid-December–mid-April
June–November
October–December
Aruba travel tip
Eagle Beach is wide and calm with the famous divi-divi trees, Palm Beach has the big hotels and more action. Rent a car or jeep for Arikok National Park and go early, it's hot by noon. For snorkeling, try Mangel Halto or Boca Catalina in the morning.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Hot, around 30°C, breezy.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
Eagle Beach is calmer than Palm Beach.
- Beaches
- Carnival
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot, around 31°C, dry.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
Carnival dates move with Easter. Check the year's parade dates.
- Carnival
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot, around 31°C, very dry.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
Snorkel at Mangel Halto in the morning.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C, dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Moderate rates.
Prices drop sharply after mid-April.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C, dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
Visit Arikok National Park early, it's hot by noon.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C, dry and breezy.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet to moderate.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
Hadicurari is the best spot for wind sports.
- Kitesurfing
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Moderate rates.
Book cars early in summer.
- Families
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Hot, around 33°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Moderate rates.
Travel insurance still makes sense in hurricane season.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Hot, around 33°C, low winds.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
The calmer winds make it great for snorkeling.
- Snorkeling
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C, with short showers.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
Showers pass fast. Keep beach plans.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C, short showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet, busy at Thanksgiving.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Most rain falls in short bursts.
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot, around 31°C, breezy.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy over the holidays.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Peak rates.
Book holiday stays far ahead.
- Holidays
- Beaches
Climate
Aruba weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 44 mm | 11 |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 20 mm | 5 |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 10 mm | 2 |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 79°F | 9 mm | 2 |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 27°C / 81°F | 14 mm | 2 |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 27°C / 81°F | 17 mm | 3 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 27°C / 81°F | 20 mm | 4 |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 27°C / 81°F | 31 mm | 3 |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 27°C / 81°F | 43 mm | 3 |
| October | 32°C / 90°F | 27°C / 81°F | 77 mm | 7 |
| November | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 79°F | 87 mm | 10 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 80 mm | 11 |
Climate data: Departamento Meteorologico Aruba (Oranjestad, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Aruba
What is the best month to visit Aruba?
May, with dry, sunny weather and lower prices than winter.
Does Aruba get hurricanes?
Rarely. Aruba lies south of the main hurricane belt.