Season guide · Aruba
Aruba in the late summer
August–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The hottest weather and warmest sea, lighter winds and some of the best hotel deals of the year. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 4 rainy days across August–September.
Key facts
- Months
- August–September
- Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 4
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the late summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 4 of the year's roughly 46 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Arikok National Park
Fontein and Quadirikiri caves
Two limestone caves inside Arikok: Fontein Cave has Arawak drawings on its ceiling, while Quadirikiri has two chambers lit by sunlight streaming through holes in the roof and is home to small bats.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Nature
- Photo spot
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
Beach · Malmok and Arashi
Boca Catalina and Tres Trapi
Bring your own snorkel gear and come before 10am, when catamaran groups start to arrive.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · Malmok and Arashi
Antilla shipwreck
The German freighter Antilla was scuttled off Malmok in 1940, and its hull now lies in shallow water covered in coral.
- Time needed
- Half a day by boat
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- History
- Nature
Day trips in the late summer
- 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.
- Curaçao (About 30 minutes by plane) — The neighbouring ABC island has the colourful waterfront of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Queen Emma pontoon bridge and coves along its west coast.
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 late summer a good time to visit Aruba?
It is a trade-off: The hottest weather and warmest sea, lighter winds and some of the best hotel deals of the year. The best months overall are January–May.
+What is the weather like in Aruba in the late summer?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 4 rainy days over the season.