Season guide · Aruba
Aruba in the early summer
May–July: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Aruba Paradise Photos, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hotter and very dry, with strong trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing and lower prices than winter. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 6 rainy days across May–July. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- May–July
- Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 46 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Dera Gai — St John's Day harvest festival (24 June)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Northeast coast
Arikok National Park
Go early in the morning with plenty of water; there is very little shade and the midday sun is fierce.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Nature · Arikok National Park
Conchi natural pool
A ring of volcanic rock on the rugged east coast shelters a calm pool from the Atlantic waves that crash over its rim.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours including the drive
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Nature · Arikok National Park
Fontein and Quadirikiri caves
Visit Quadirikiri late in the morning, when light beams through the roof openings are strongest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Nature
- Photo spot
Beach · San Nicolas
Baby Beach
A shallow, almost enclosed lagoon at the island's southeastern tip, Baby Beach has waist-deep turquoise water ideal for small children.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Landmark · Malmok and Arashi
California Lighthouse
Combine it with a swim at Arashi Beach just to the south.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in the early summer
- Arikok and the east coast by jeep (About 30 minutes to the park entrance from Palm Beach) — Most jeep tours loop through Arikok National Park to the Conchi natural pool, the caves at Fontein and Quadirikiri, and the dunes at Boca Prins, often returning past the Bushiribana ruins and the California Lighthouse.
- De Palm Island (About 25 minutes by road, then a short ferry) — A small private island off the south coast operated as an all-inclusive day resort, with snorkelling among blue parrotfish, a children's water park and optional activities such as underwater sea walks.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the early summer a good time to visit Aruba?
Yes: May is among the best months. Hotter and very dry, with strong trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing and lower prices than winter.
+What is the weather like in Aruba in the early summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.