Weather by month
Aruba averages 28C year round with low humidity and constant trade winds. Rain falls mostly in November and December but in short showers, never all day. Sea temperature stays 26 to 28C year round.
Crowds and prices
Peak season is mid December to mid April. Shoulder months May, June, November offer 30 to 40% lower hotel rates with the same weather. September and October are the cheapest with occasional short rain showers.
Snorkel visibility
Best underwater visibility is March to August when seas are calmest. The Antilla shipwreck is great year round but clearest April to July.
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April to June is the sweet spot: dry weather, warm sea, fewer crowds and lower prices than the December to March peak season.
Aruba sits south of the hurricane belt at 12 degrees north and is rarely affected. The technical Caribbean hurricane season is June to November but Aruba almost always escapes direct hits.
September and October are the cheapest months for hotels and flights. Weather is still good with occasional short showers. May, June and early November are also great value shoulder months.
Yes for weather, no for budget. December to March is peak season with the best dry sunny weather but also the highest hotel rates and most crowded tours. Book activities 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
