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Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in July

July is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 82°F and about a 49% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)).

Typical dayB+11th of 12 months
Highs / water87°FSea 82°F
Rain chance49%on a given day
Waves4.4 fttypical
CrowdsVery busyUS summer school break
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao month by month

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

June: A- · July: B+ · August: B+. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are July and November.

Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in July

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

BeachTypical JulThis week
Lagun BlouASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Marazul Dive ResortASatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Playa Beach ClubASatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
Playa Jeremi Ocean ResortASatA-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 July

Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Los Cabos (A-). Every destination in July.

Questions

Is July a good time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
July is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 82°F and about a 49% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)).
How warm is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in July?
Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is July hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
No. Storm risk is very low in July.
How crowded is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in July?
Typically very busy, around US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US). 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.