Aruba (Oranjestad) weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – September
What is the weather like in Aruba (Oranjestad) in January?
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).
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 90 | 97 |
| Day | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Night | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 16 | 11 | 6 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min07:05 – 18:33
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 37 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 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 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Aruba (Oranjestad) in January: quick answers
Is Aruba (Oranjestad) hot in January?
Warm rather than hot: in January, daytime highs in Aruba (Oranjestad) average 27 °C and nights cool to about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Aruba (Oranjestad) in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Aruba (Oranjestad) in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 33 mm in total.
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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)