Best time to visit · Aruba
The best time to visit Aruba
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Aruba is a year-round beach destination thanks to its dry climate and position south of the main hurricane belt. The driest, busiest and highest-priced period is January to April; May to September is hotter and windier but noticeably better value. October to December brings short showers, especially in November, while the holiday weeks of late December are the most expensive of the year.
Key facts
- Best months
- January–May
- Shoulder season
- June–July, September–October and December
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~9 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September–October
Seasons
Aruba is hot, dry and windy all year, with daytime highs around 30–33°C and steady trade winds. Rain is light and falls mostly in short showers from October to December, and the island lies south of the main hurricane belt.
December–April
Winter high season
Sunny, dry and breezy with highs around 30°C, Carnival in January–February and the highest hotel rates of the year.
May–July
Early summer
Hotter and very dry, with strong trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing and lower prices than winter.
August–September
Late summer
The hottest weather and warmest sea, lighter winds and some of the best hotel deals of the year.
October–November
Rainy period
The island's short rainy season, usually brief afternoon or night showers rather than long washouts; quiet beaches and low prices.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 6 | 26°C | 11.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 3 | 26°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 2 | 26°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 31°C | 26°C | 2 | 27°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 32°C | 27°C | 1 | 27°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C | 27°C | 2 | 28°C | 12.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 3 | 28°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C | 27°C | 2 | 28°C | 12.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 33°C | 27°C | 2 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 32°C | 27°C | 5 | 29°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C | 26°C | 9 | 28°C | 11.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 9 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Carnival season — parades and jump-ups (usually January to February, ending before Ash Wednesday); Betico Croes Day — public holiday (25 January) |
| February | Grand Carnival Parade in Oranjestad (usually the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, February or early March) |
| March | National Anthem and Flag Day (18 March) |
| April | King's Day celebrations (27 April) |
| June | Dera Gai — St John's Day harvest festival (24 June) |
| December | Dande — New Year's musical tradition, groups visiting homes and businesses (late December); New Year's Eve fireworks |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September–October, and the sights are quietest in September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter high season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Early summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Rainy period | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Aruba?
Aruba is a year-round beach destination thanks to its dry climate and position south of the main hurricane belt. The driest, busiest and highest-priced period is January to April; May to September is hotter and windier but noticeably better value. October to December brings short showers, especially in November, while the holiday weeks of late December are the most expensive of the year.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Aruba?
Usually in September–October. Hot with the warmest sea of the year and some of the lowest hotel rates.
+What is the rainiest month in Aruba?
November, with about 9 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Aruba get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).