Month guide · Aruba
Aruba in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Peak season with sunny, breezy days and occasional short showers; Carnival events build through the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 10th-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 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (30°C (86°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 11.5 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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Carnival season — parades and jump-ups (usually January to February, ending before Ash Wednesday)
- Betico Croes Day — public holiday (25 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Beach · San Nicolas
Baby Beach
Stay inside the lagoon when snorkelling; strong currents run beyond the mouth of the bay.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Landmark · Malmok and Arashi
California Lighthouse
This stone lighthouse at the northwestern tip of the island, completed in 1916, is named after the steamship California that was wrecked off this coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
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 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Aruba?
One of the best months to visit Aruba, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February–May. Compare every month.
Aruba in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Aruba?
It is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Peak season with sunny, breezy days and occasional short showers; Carnival events build through the month.
+How warm is Aruba in January?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Aruba in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.