Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is located in the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela. The Netherlands Antilles islands of Bonaire and Curacao are just to the east. Aruba is fairly flat with some hills several hundred feet high. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its white sandy beaches.
Hurricanes and tropical storms nearly always pass to the north of Aruba, through the central Caribbean or farther north. Occasionally some fringe effects such as outer rain bands or high surf do reach the island. Upper air winds are usually unfavorable for hurricanes to develop near Aruba. The tropical storms and hurricanes that do bring fringe effects mostly form east of the Lesser Antilles and then move well north of the island.
Aruba Rainfall
Aruba has a short wet season which runs from October through December. The increased rain is due to the proximity of the monsoon trough across northern South America. About 3-4 inches of rainfall occurs each month during this time period. The rest of the year is quite dry with an average of one inch per month.
Aruba Temperatures
Temperatures change very little during the year. Highs are in the upper 80’s from late spring through early autumn. Overnight lows only drop to near 80 degrees. The rest of the year day time high temperatures reach the mid 80’s with lows in the mid 70’s.
Aruba Travel Weather Summary
Travelers visiting Aruba can count on lots of sunshine most months of the year. The temperatures are warm and change very little throughout the year. There is almost no threat of a direct hit from a hurricane, although some fringe effects can occur. Travelers may want to stay informed on tropical weather information, especially during the hurricane season.