Aruba (Oranjestad) weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – September
What is the weather like in Aruba (Oranjestad) in August?
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).
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 95 | 90 |
| Day | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Night | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 7 | 11 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 12 h 33 min06:28 – 19:01
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 37 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Aruba
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Aruba (Oranjestad) in August: quick answers
Is Aruba (Oranjestad) hot in August?
Yes. In August, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Aruba (Oranjestad) in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Aruba (Oranjestad) in August?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm.
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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)