Oranjestad, Aruba Weather
Oranjestad hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Oranjestad weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Oranjestad looks sunny, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 80°. Precipitation chance is modest at 23%. Winds top out near 26 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Oranjestad 14-day forecast
About the weather in Oranjestad
Located in Aruba, Oranjestad experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in September and dip to about 83°F (28°C) in February, with around 19.1 inches (486 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Oranjestad weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 94°F (34°C) · Record low: 73°F (23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 81°F (27°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 77°F (25°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 73°F (23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.5 inches (115 mm) of rain over 20 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Oranjestad is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Oranjestad is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Oranjestad runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Oranjestad runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Oranjestad by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 77° | 13 | 1.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| February | 83° | 77° | 10 | 1.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 74% |
| March | 84° | 77° | 11 | 1.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 74% |
| April | 85° | 79° | 5 | 0.6 in | 11.6 h/day | 76% |
| May | 86° | 80° | 5 | 0.8 in | 11.5 h/day | 78% |
| June | 86° | 80° | 7 | 0.9 in | 12.0 h/day | 77% |
| July | 86° | 80° | 10 | 1.3 in | 11.9 h/day | 78% |
| August | 87° | 81° | 9 | 1.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 77% |
| September | 88° | 81° | 8 | 1.6 in | 11.2 h/day | 76% |
| October | 87° | 81° | 13 | 2.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 77% |
| November | 85° | 79° | 20 | 4.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 78% |
| December | 84° | 79° | 17 | 2.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 75% |