Aruba (Oranjestad) at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,370 h
- Rain a year
- 559 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Aruba (Oranjestad)
Aruba (Oranjestad) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year, Aruba (Oranjestad) is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – September
What is the weather like in Aruba (Oranjestad) in October?
In October, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:30 – 18:22
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on average
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Aruba
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Aruba (Oranjestad)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aruba (Oranjestad) ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 28.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in October, while the air already peaks in September. In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 28.2 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.4° | 25.9° | 27.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.5° | 27.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.6° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Aruba (Oranjestad)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Aruba (Oranjestad), 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Aruba (Oranjestad): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aruba (Oranjestad) has about 19 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 27° | 25° | 26.4° | 9.4 h | 11 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 25° | 26.1° | 9.6 h | 6 | 17 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 27° | 25° | 26.2° | 9.7 h | 4 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 28° | 26° | 26.6° | 9.1 h | 5 | 19 |
| MayMay | 99 | 28° | 26° | 27.2° | 9.0 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 28° | 27° | 27.5° | 9.8 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 27° | 27.5° | 10.2 h | 6 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 29° | 27° | 28.2° | 10.2 h | 7 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 30° | 27° | 28.8° | 9.1 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 29° | 27° | 28.9° | 7.8 h | 19 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 28° | 26° | 28.5° | 7.9 h | 20 | 139 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 27° | 26° | 27.4° | 8.8 h | 16 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
12.52° N, 70.03° W · 5 m · America/Aruba
Best time to visit Aruba (Oranjestad)
The best time to visit Aruba (Oranjestad) is from January to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from January to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to April. Rain is most frequent from October to December; the wettest month is November with 139 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aruba (Oranjestad) for you.
Your best months: March, June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Aruba (Oranjestad) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In January, Aruba (Oranjestad) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 33 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in January97February27° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In February, Aruba (Oranjestad) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 17 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in February100March27° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In March, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in March99April28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in April99May28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In May, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in May98June28° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In June, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in June98July28° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In July, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 20 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in July95August29° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In August, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in August90September30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In September, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in September76October29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in October76November28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 139 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
Aruba (Oranjestad) in November82December27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In December, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 68 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Aruba (Oranjestad).
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,510 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aruba (Oranjestad)
When is the best time to visit Aruba (Oranjestad)?
The best time to visit Aruba (Oranjestad) is from January to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aruba (Oranjestad)?
The sea temperature in Aruba (Oranjestad) ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 28.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Aruba (Oranjestad) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Aruba (Oranjestad)?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Aruba (Oranjestad)?
Rain is most frequent from October to December; the wettest month is November with 139 mm. The driest month is March with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aruba (Oranjestad) get?
Aruba (Oranjestad) gets around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in October there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Aruba (Oranjestad) in?
Aruba (Oranjestad) uses the time zone America/Aruba, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aruba (Oranjestad)?
A nonstop flight from London to Aruba (Oranjestad) takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,510 km.
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