Month guide · Aruba
Aruba in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry and windy, with Carnival parades in Oranjestad and San Nicolas in many years; one of the busiest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Aruba: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Rainy period (October–November). The island's short rainy season, usually brief afternoon or night showers rather than long washouts; quiet beaches and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Grand Carnival Parade in Oranjestad (usually the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Savaneta
Mangel Halto
Mangrove channels and a shallow lagoon on the south coast near Pos Chiquito give sheltered snorkelling and kayaking, with a reef beyond the drop-off for more experienced swimmers.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
Religious site · Noord
Alto Vista Chapel
Combine it with the California Lighthouse and the Bushiribana ruins on a north-coast drive.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Viewpoint · Central Aruba
Hooiberg
This steep, haystack-shaped hill of about 165 metres rises from the centre of the island.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
Zoo · Central Aruba
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
Buy a bag of feed at the entrance; children love feeding the donkeys by hand.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Aruba.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Aruba?
One of the best months to visit Aruba, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are January and March–May. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Aruba?
It is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Dry and windy, with Carnival parades in Oranjestad and San Nicolas in many years; one of the busiest months.
+How warm is Aruba in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Aruba in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.