Season guide · Aruba
Aruba in the rainy period
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The island's short rainy season, usually brief afternoon or night showers rather than long washouts; quiet beaches and low prices. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 14 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the rainy period
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 5 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 14 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
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
Beach · Malmok and Arashi
Boca Catalina and Tres Trapi
These two small coves between Palm Beach and Arashi are the easiest shore-snorkelling spots on the island, with calm water, coral patches and reef fish a few metres from the shore.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · Malmok and Arashi
Antilla shipwreck
Catamaran snorkel cruises from Palm Beach often combine the Antilla with Boca Catalina; morning trips usually have calmer water.
- Time needed
- Half a day by boat
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- History
- Nature
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
Day trips in the rainy period
- 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.
- Southeast coast: Savaneta, San Nicolas and Baby Beach (About 40 minutes by car from Palm Beach) — Drive down the south coast for snorkelling at Mangel Halto, a fried-fish lunch at Zeerovers in Savaneta, the murals of San Nicolas and an afternoon swim in the shallow lagoon at Baby Beach.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the rainy period a good time to visit Aruba?
It is a trade-off: The island's short rainy season, usually brief afternoon or night showers rather than long washouts; quiet beaches and low prices. The best months overall are January–May.
+What is the weather like in Aruba in the rainy period?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.