Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in May
May is one of the best months to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 82°F and about a 30% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
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
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are July and November.
Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Lagun Blou | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Marazul Dive Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Playa Beach Club | A | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Playa Jeremi Ocean Resort | A | SatA-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 May
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grades higher in May. Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- May is one of the best months to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 82°F and about a 30% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in May?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. 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.