Month guide · Aruba
Aruba in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and noticeably quieter, with lower hotel rates after the winter season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 3rd-warmest month in Aruba: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Winter high season (December–April). Sunny, dry and breezy with highs around 30°C, Carnival in January–February and the highest hotel rates of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Aruba, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
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
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Aruba.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 27°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Aruba?
One of the best months to visit Aruba. The other best months are January–April. Compare every month.
Aruba in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Aruba?
It is one of the best months to visit Aruba. Hot, dry and noticeably quieter, with lower hotel rates after the winter season.
+How warm is Aruba in May?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Aruba in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.