Aruba in August
Hot and dry
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a good time to visit Aruba.
August is hot and dry. Aruba sits south of the main hurricane belt.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 27–33°C
- Hot, around 33°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Moderate rates.
+Rarely hit by hurricanes.
–Very hot.
My tip for August
Travel insurance still makes sense in hurricane season.
- Beaches
- Snorkeling
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Aruba, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Aruba in August
- Hurricane season
- Aruba is rarely hit, but storms nearby can affect flights.
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Weather
Weather in Aruba in August
In August Aruba averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 27°C (81°F), with about 31 mm of rain or snow over 3 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 30°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: Departamento Meteorologico Aruba (Oranjestad, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Aruba in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Aruba?
- August is a good time to visit Aruba. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Aruba overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Rarely hit by hurricanes. The main downside: Very hot.
- What is the weather like in Aruba in August?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 27°C. Expect about 31 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Hot, around 33°C. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 30°C).
- Is Aruba crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Aruba in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Aruba?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.