Aruba (Oranjestad) weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – September
What is the weather like in Aruba (Oranjestad) in May?
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).
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min06:15 – 18:57
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 37 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Aruba (Oranjestad) in May: quick answers
Is Aruba (Oranjestad) hot in May?
Yes. In May, Aruba (Oranjestad) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Aruba (Oranjestad) in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Aruba (Oranjestad) in May?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 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)