Oranjestad is the capital and the largest city of Aruba and it has one of the most perfect climates in the world. The temperatures do not vary significantly during the year, and the range of temperatures between day time and night time also do not vary greatly. The other good news is that Aruba lies close to the northern area of the continent of South America, so it does not lie within the hurricane belt like so many of the other Caribbean destinations. High and low seasons depend on the weather in other countries - when it’s cold in Canada or the United States, it’s high season in Oranjestad from December to April. If you are trying to escape winter, December to April is the best time to visit Oranjestad, Aruba.
Oranjestad Weather in January: The coldest month of the year in Oranjestad comes in January with the average high temperature peaking at 84°F (29°C) and the average low temperature at a mild 75°F (24°C).
February sees a 2-degree increase for both the high and low temperature averages. The high temperature average is 86°F (30°C) while the low temperature average is 77°F (25°C).
In March, Oranjestad sees its lowest precipitation rate of the year with expected rainfall at just 10 mm. The average low temperature and the average high temperature hold steady at 77°F (25°C) and 86°F (30°C) respectively.
Oranjestad Weather in April: While the average high temperature remains the same at 86°F (30°C) for April, the average low temperature sees a 2-degree increase to 79°F (26°C).
May is the hottest month of the year in Oranjestad. The average high temperature increases to 88°F (31°C) this month. On the other hand, the average low temperature remains the same at 79°F (26°C).
In June, the low temperature average and high temperature average stay at 79°F (26°C) and 88°F (31°C).
Oranjestad Weather in July: The precipitation averages remain quite low in July with just 20 mm of rainfall to be expected. For the second month running, the average high and average low temperature remain the same at 88°F (31°C) and 79°F (26°C) respectively.
August doesn’t present any difference in the average low and average high temperatures, which still range between 79°F (26°C) and 88°F (31°C).
In September, Oranjestad receives the highest daily average of sunshine annually with 10 hours of sunlight per day. 88°F (31°C) remains the high temperature average alongside the low temperature average which stays at 79°F (26°C).
Oranjestad Weather in October: It’s a fantastic month for water sports and beach bumming in October with the sea temperature averaging 84°F (29°C). There are still no shifts in the average low and average high temperatures, which holds steady at 79°F (26°C) and 88°F (31°C) respectively.
November is the wettest month of the year in Oranjestad as the expected rainfall hits 90 mm. While the low temperature average remains at 79°F (26°C), the high temperature average decreases by 2 degrees to 86°F (30°C).
In December, the average high temperature sees a 2-degree drop to 84°F (29°C). The average low temperature sees an equal decrease to 77°F (25°C). The milder weather is matched by lovely sunny days and an 8-hour average of daily sunshine.
Aruba is beautiful and temperate all year round meaning there’s no bad time to visit beautiful locale. Your choice of when to visit really just depends on what kind of vacation you want to have. The peak season of Aruba starts in mid-December and lasts until mid-April. These months are the peak season for a reason and in Aruba’s case it’s because these months are drier and temperatures are relatively milder. For the best deals, the best time to visit is between the months of April to August. These months also have incredible festivals to take part of like the Soul Beach Music Festival and the Aruba Wine, Food and Art Festival. Beach goers will love a visit in October as the sea temperatures are at their best during this month. Verified Resource: The Weather Channel
