Month guide · Aruba
Aruba in August
What August is really like in Aruba: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. One of the hottest months, with lighter winds; the island usually escapes the storms affecting islands further north.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Aruba: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Early summer (May–July). Hotter and very dry, with strong trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing and lower prices than winter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Aruba, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · San Nicolas
San Nicolas street art
Large murals by local and international artists cover the walls of San Nicolas, many painted during the town's annual art festival.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
Historic site · Oranjestad
Fort Zoutman and Willem III Tower
Pair it with a walk along Main Street and the National Archaeological Museum, a few minutes away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Museum · Oranjestad
National Archaeological Museum Aruba
Housed in restored early-20th-century buildings in central Oranjestad, the museum traces thousands of years of Indigenous Caquetío and earlier history on the island, with pottery, tools and burial finds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
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Beach · Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach
Arrive early to claim one of the public palapa shelters, and keep clear of roped-off turtle nests.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Aruba.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 27°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Aruba?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Aruba in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Aruba?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the hottest months, with lighter winds; the island usually escapes the storms affecting islands further north.
+How warm is Aruba in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Aruba in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.