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Aruba Weather
When you ask someone in Aruba when is their off-season they will laugh and tell you they do not have a low season. Their tourism peaks during the rest of the northern hemisphere's winter - Aruba never changes.
Aruba weather is so predictable that it is almost like their own version of "Groundhog's Day" With an annual rainfall of only 18-20 inches and an average daily temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit there is little change on a daily basis. Aruba is also outside of the hurricane belt, together with the cooling trade winds makes Aruba one of the most temperate islands in the Caribbean.
The difference between median day and night temperatures, and between summer and winter temperatures, is just 3.6°. Most rainfall occurs mainly in short showers during November and December.
Any day is a great day to be in Aruba.
Aruba's Climate Table
| Month | Average High | Average Low | Warmest Ever | Coldest Ever | Dew Point | Wet Days |
| January | 85 | 76 | 90 | 66 | 71 | 15 |
| February | 85 | 76 | 90 | 70 | 71 | 11 |
| March | 86 | 77 | 91 | 72 | 72 | 9 |
| April | 87 | 78 | 93 | 72 | 73 | 7 |
| May | 88 | 79 | 95 | 72 | 74 | 7 |
| June | 89 | 80 | 93 | 70 | 75 | 9 |
| July | 88 | 79 | 99 | 72 | 75 | 12 |
| August | 89 | 80 | 93 | 73 | 75 | 9 |
| September | 89 | 80 | 95 | 70 | 76 | 8 |
| October | 89 | 80 | 95 | 68 | 76 | 11 |
| November | 87 | 79 | 93 | 68 | 75 | 15 |
| Decemeber | 85 | 77 | 91 | 70 | 73 | 18 |
Aruba Temperatures
As you can see from the chart above, the temperatures in Aruba are fairly steady, and don't change much. In the summer, the daytime temperatures can reach into the upper 80's or perhaps the low 90's. The evenings coold down to the upper 70's, making the evening a very nice time to go out.
Aruba Rainfall
Aruba has a very short "wet" season, lasting only a couple of months from October to December. The is primarily caused by the proximity of the monsoon trough that is present across northern South America. During the rainy season, you can expect to get about 3-4 inches of rain each month. The remainder of the year is quite dry, though rain showers can occur outside of the rainy season. The island is fairly flat, with the exceptions of a few points, so when it does rain it has some troubles with drainage. Nothing too serious though.
Hurricanes
A lot of people ask, "Does Aruba get hit by hurricanes?". Well, the short answer is yes. But it is very rare. Generally, Aruba will only see some rain storms from the outer edge of a tropical storm moving to the north of the island. The north side of the island may also experience higher waves, and rougher seas with a storm to the north. However, the resorts are on the southern coast line, so this shouldn't cause too much trouble. With its proximity so far south, it is out of the main hurricane belt. This is why a direct hit from a hurricane is so rare. As with any location in the Caribbean, please be vigilent when traveling there during hurricane season.
If you are heading to Aruba, or anywhere in the Caribbean during hurricane season, stay up to date on the latest storms with hurricane-tracking software from StormPulse.com!
Current Aruba Weather
The Meteorological Service of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba offer a forecast that covers the Dutch ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao). To get the current forecast, click here.
Current Satellite Picture
Aruba Satellite Images (GOES 8)
GOES 8 Visible (Puerto Rico Sector) - Keep in mind this is a visual image. If it's dark, that means its nighttime. :-)
GOES 8 IR (Infrared) Image - No nighttime limitations with IR:
Aruba Satellite Loop (GOES 12)
For closer shot of Aruba, you can check out the GOES 12 Satellite loop here (courtesy of NASA). This is an Infrared image, so you can see it anytime of the day.
Current Radar Loops (from weather.an)
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