Best time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao
The best time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao is usually April, May and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and November are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October.
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Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 84°F | 81°F | 53% | 4.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 84°F | 81°F | 51% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 84°F | 80°F | 45% | 4.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 85°F | 81°F | 37% | 3.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 86°F | 82°F | 30% | 4.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 86°F | 82°F | 50% | 4.7 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B+ | 87°F | 82°F | 49% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| August | B+ | 88°F | 84°F | 38% | 3.9 ft | Busy | Low |
| September | A- | 89°F | 85°F | 23% | 3.6 ft | Moderate | Low |
| October | A- | 88°F | 86°F | 55% | 3.3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| November | B+ | 85°F | 85°F | 72% | 3.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 84°F | 83°F | 60% | 3.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 69 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
- Playa Beach Club Apr ASatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Lagun Blou Apr ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Playa Jeremi Ocean Resort Apr ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Marazul Dive Resort Apr ASatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Harbour Village Beach Club Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
- Buddy Dive Resort Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
- Bamboo Bonaire Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
- Perla Boneriano Apr A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueBWedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- The best time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao is usually April, May and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and November are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- Storm risk runs from about August to September and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 80°F).