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Best time to visit Aruba: month by month
Short answer
Aruba is warm and dry all year, at about 28-32°C with steady trade winds, so there is no bad weather season in the usual sense. Mid-April to August offers the best balance of fine weather and lower prices. December to mid-April is high season, with the most visitors and the highest rates.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 25°C | 15 | high |
| Feb | 28°C | 25°C | 13 | very high |
| Mar | 29°C | 25°C | 14 | high |
| Apr | 29°C | 25°C | 8 | medium |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 8 | low |
| Jun | 31°C | 26°C | 11 | low |
| Jul | 30°C | 27°C | 13 | medium |
| Aug | 31°C | 27°C | 12 | medium |
| Sep | 32°C | 28°C | 7 | low |
| Oct | 31°C | 27°C | 14 | low |
| Nov | 30°C | 26°C | 18 | medium |
| Dec | 29°C | 26°C | 18 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Dry, sunny and around 30°C. March and early April are still high season; from mid-April prices drop.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot, about 31-32°C, but the trade winds keep it comfortable. Low season prices and good diving visibility.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
The hottest and calmest time, with lighter winds. October to December brings the short rainy season, usually brief showers.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
About 28-30°C and breezy, with occasional showers in December. Peak season for North American and European visitors.
Events worth planning around
- Carnival, January to February or early March, ending before Lent with the Grand Parade in Oranjestad
- National Anthem and Flag Day, 18 March
- Dera Gai (St John's Day), 24 June
- Bon Bini Festival at Fort Zoutman, weekly on Tuesday evenings in season
When to avoid
There is no month to avoid for weather. Avoid Christmas, New Year and Carnival weeks if you want low prices or quiet beaches.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Aruba?
May and June are excellent: dry, sunny, around 30-31°C and cheaper than winter. Any month is fine for weather.
When is the rainy season in Aruba?
October to December is the short rainy season, usually with brief showers rather than days of rain.
When is Aruba busiest?
From mid-December to mid-April, especially Christmas, New Year and Carnival, when hotels are fullest and prices highest.