Weather & climate · Oranjestad
Best Time to Visit Aruba
January to May
The best time to visit Aruba is January to May, when daytime highs in Oranjestad are around 27–28°C. June to September and November to December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and October the wettest with about 94 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: September
26°C
Coldest nights: February
455 mm
Rain per year
94 mm
Wettest: October
Aruba weather by month
- Jan27°C26°C29 mm
- Feb27°C26°C15 mm
- Mar27°C26°C10 mm
- Apr28°C26°C11 mm
- May28°C27°C21 mm
- Jun28°C27°C21 mm
- Jul28°C27°C26 mm
- Aug29°C28°C27 mm
- Sep29°C28°C51 mm
- Oct29°C28°C94 mm
- Nov29°C28°C90 mm
- Dec28°C27°C60 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 26°C | 29 mm | 79% | 30% | Best time |
| February | 27°C | 26°C | 15 mm | 78% | 27% | Best time |
| March | 27°C | 26°C | 10 mm | 79% | 38% | Best time |
| April | 28°C | 26°C | 11 mm | 81% | 55% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 21 mm | 83% | 63% | Best time |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 21 mm | 83% | 55% | Good |
| July | 28°C | 27°C | 26 mm | 83% | 47% | Good |
| August | 29°C | 28°C | 27 mm | 81% | 43% | Good |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 51 mm | 81% | 53% | Good |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 94 mm | 81% | 60% | Fair |
| November | 29°C | 28°C | 90 mm | 80% | 54% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 60 mm | 79% | 40% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Oranjestad (12.52, -70.03). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Aruba have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aruba?
January to May. The best time to visit Aruba is January to May, when daytime highs in Oranjestad are around 27–28°C. June to September and November to December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and October the wettest with about 94 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Aruba?
September, with average highs of 29°C in Oranjestad.
What is the coldest month in Aruba?
February, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aruba?
October with about 94 mm; March is the driest (10 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Aruba?
October is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 94 mm of rain.