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Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in April

April is one of the best months to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.

Typical dayA-2nd of 12 months
Highs / water85°FSea 81°F
Rain chance37%on a given day
Waves3.7 fttypical
CrowdsVery busyno big holidays
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

March: A- · April: A- · May: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are July and November.

Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in April

Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical AprThis week
Playa Beach ClubASatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
Lagun BlouASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Playa Jeremi Ocean ResortASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Marazul Dive ResortASatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Harbour Village Beach ClubA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
Buddy Dive ResortA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
Bamboo BonaireA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+
Perla BonerianoA-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.

Better beach options in April

Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Huatulco (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in April.

Questions

Is April a good time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
April is one of the best months to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
How warm is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in April?
Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is April hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
No. Storm risk is very low in April.
How crowded is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in April?
Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 69 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.