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Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in November

November is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 72% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB+12th of 12 months
Highs / water85°FSea 85°F
Rain chance72%on a given day
Waves3.5 fttypical
CrowdsBusyThanksgiving
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in November

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

BeachTypical NovThis 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 November

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grades higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
November is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao: a typical day grades B+, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 72% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in November?
Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is November hurricane season in Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao?
No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao in November?
Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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.