When to visit
Oranjestad?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Oranjestad
Aruba

The best weather in Oranjestad is from January, February, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, February, April.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
33

Challenging climate

🌡Hot & dry

Temperature
27–31°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
30–35°C
Muggy
Precipitation
41mm
Light drizzle · 9 days
Sunshine
11.2h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
76%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
64
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep64OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score787972715954503833324966
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & dry
Temperature25–28°C25–28°C25–29°C26–29°C26–30°C27–30°C27–30°C27–31°C27–31°C27–31°C26–29°C26–29°C
Feels like26–29°C25–29°C26–30°C27–31°C28–32°C28–32°C28–32°C29–34°C30–35°C30–35°C29–33°C27–30°C
Precipitation35mm
13 days
29mm
10 days
28mm
10 days
15mm
6 days
20mm
6 days
24mm
8 days
33mm
11 days
32mm
10 days
41mm
9 days
62mm
14 days
115mm
21 days
54mm
17 days
Sunshine11.0h
☀︎ 96%
11.5h
☀︎ 98%
11.6h
☀︎ 97%
11.3h
☀︎ 91%
10.1h
☀︎ 80%
12.0h
☀︎ 93%
11.9h
☀︎ 93%
11.7h
☀︎ 93%
11.2h
☀︎ 92%
10.2h
☀︎ 86%
9.5h
☀︎ 83%
10.8h
☀︎ 95%
WindE · 32 km/hE · 33 km/hE · 34 km/hE · 34 km/hE · 36 km/hE · 37 km/hE · 36 km/hE · 33 km/hE · 30 km/hE · 27 km/hE · 27 km/hE · 32 km/h
Humidity (%)75%74%74%76%78%77%78%77%76%77%78%75%
Day length11.5h11.7h12.1h12.4h12.7h12.9h12.8h12.5h12.2h11.8h11.5h11.4h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Aruba Carnival
New Year's Eve
Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival
Betico Croes Day
Aruba Art Fair
Aruba Hi-Winds (Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Festival)
Aruba International Regatta
Dera Gai (St. John's Day)
National Anthem and Flag Day
Events & Festivals
  • Aruba CarnivalfestivalSignature event
    January, February· 50k+ visitors

    Vibrant parades, music, and elaborate costumes define Aruba's signature Carnival, culminating before Ash Wednesday. Janu…

  • New Year's Eveholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Aruba celebrates New Year's Eve with spectacular fireworks displays, including the traditional 'Pagaras' firecracker str…

  • Aruba Soul Beach Music Festivalfestival
    May· 5k+ visitors

    This popular festival in late May attracts a diverse crowd for R&B, soul music, and comedy performances. May's weather i…

  • Betico Croes Dayholiday
    January· Local event

    On January 25th, Aruba commemorates Betico Croes, a pivotal figure in the island's quest for autonomy, with official cer…

  • Aruba Art Faircultural
    November· Local event

    The Aruba Art Fair in November showcases local and international artists through exhibitions, workshops, and live art. N…

  • Aruba Hi-Winds (Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Festival)sports
    June· Local event

    The Aruba Hi-Winds festival in June showcases international windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions, leveraging the isl…

  • Aruba International Regattasports
    August· Local event

    This annual sailing competition in August attracts local and international participants to Aruba's clear waters. August…

  • Dera Gai (St. John's Day)cultural
    June· Local event

    Dera Gai, or St. John's Day, on June 24th, is a traditional Aruban celebration featuring cultural performances, music, a…

  • National Anthem and Flag Dayholiday
    March· Local event

    March 18th marks Aruba's National Anthem and Flag Day, a celebration of national pride with official ceremonies and cult…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Oranjestad?

The best weather in Oranjestad is from February, January, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, February, January (25–29 °C).

What is the weather like in Oranjestad?

Oranjestad has a climate with an overall score of 5.7/10. Annual temperatures range from 25 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Oranjestad?

The hottest month in Oranjestad is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 27 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Oranjestad?

The rainiest month in Oranjestad is November, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Oranjestad?

Peak season in Oranjestad is January, February, March, July, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Oranjestad?

Shoulder season in Oranjestad falls in April, June, August, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.