Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in December
December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 83°F and about a 60% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-84°F
- FebA-84°F
- MarA-84°F
- AprA-85°F
- MayA-86°F
- JunA-86°F
- JulB+87°F
- AugB+88°F
- SepA-89°F
- OctA-88°F
- NovB+85°F
- DecB+84°F
November: B+ · December: B+ · January: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are July and November.
Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Beach Club | A | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Lagun Blou | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Playa Jeremi Ocean Resort | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Marazul Dive Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Harbour Village Beach Club | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+ |
| Buddy Dive Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+ |
| Bamboo Bonaire | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueBWedB+ |
| Perla Boneriano | 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.
Better beach options in December
Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 83°F and about a 60% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in December?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
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.