In aruba, the season normally starts midnovember and it continues during december, january, february, march, april, and may. Windy season arrived to aruba and kiteboarding is proof of. Are windyvery windy conditions in the forecast bad. The 12 days i was there last week of jan and first week of feb it was windy. The transition period which provides aruba with a little rainfall june to september the dry season february to may aruba has a semiarid climate and normally has around 400 mm 15. First impressions and observations from our trip in aruba in the. Guys i know that all of aruba is very windy but im looking for parts that may be less windy. Fall september through november fall daily highs range from 92. If you begin your search several months to a full year in. Vincent and the grenadines more mild than those in the leeward islands puerto rico, u. You can still kite during these days, using larger kites or hydrofoil boards. Aruba hiwinds late juneearly july septemberdecember if youre planning a visit for this time of year, try to get a room during the first few months before winter travelers arrive.
Aruba is situated 12 degrees 30 north of the equator. Aruba weather can be broken up into three 4 month seasons. Aruba has some very humid months, and above average humidity. The weather is tropical but not extreme, with a median and fairly constant temperature of 82 degrees fahrenheit 28 degrees celsius.
If you are looking for a less crowded period it is recommended to visit aruba during low season. A good friend of ours goes to aruba every year and said they went once in may and the wind was so bad they were being sand blasted and would only return in the fall months. Aruba tends to be more crowded during high season, as many visitors are trying to escape from the cold and come to aruba for some. However, it can get very windy during june and july, and a little stormy in october. Bonaire also hosts professional surfsailing contests during the windy season. The best 5 beaches for snorkeling with turtles in aruba. Aruba averages only 18 inches of rainfall a year, and while most of it does fall between october and january, showers are often brief and sporadic. Caribbean islands windy in aruba we will be in aruba over the christams season. A special diagram on the map shows a dominant wind direction and includes average data for every year. Weather and climate offers all the information you need to know about the climate in aruba. This is the wind, wave and weather statistics for aruba airport in aruba, aruba. The gorgeous weather found yearround in aruba is a major draw for many travelers.
A local told me that typically the winds pick up in march and april but this year they started early in january. Weather radar, wind and waves forecast for kiters, surfers, paragliders, pilots, sailors and anyone else. Metar, taf and notams for any airport in the world. This wind, as you will find out when you travel to aruba, takes the bite of out of the daytime heat and humidity and definitely makes your holiday more pleasant. I have just read that the winds in aruba are incessant. Theres no monsoon season and no threat of tropical storms the island is far outside the hurricane belt.
Weather in aruba is pretty consistent yearround, but there are some slight differences in temperature in aruba and precipitation from month to month. The best time to visit aruba is from april to august a huge window of time when the. Aruba aruba travel tips guide when to travel, weather. Select 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults 5 adults 6 adults 7 adults 8 adults 9 adults passengers. Aruba weather visit aruba vacations in aruba, hotels. Aruba tends to be more crowded during high season, as many visitors are trying to escape from the cold and come to aruba for some warmth and sunshine. Aruba does not really have a windy season, nearby heavy storms might affect the wind, however, the storms almost never hit aruba, they take the wind away when they are passing by. Windsurfers, kite surfers, parasailers and landsailers think gokarts with sails are in luck. All other caribbean islands are wettest from mayoctober. Aruba hurricane season best and worst months to go. Lying on the edge of the hurricane belt means that this warm and arid tropical island just off the coast of venezuela avoids most hurricanes and tropical storms but. The windiest month is june, followed by july and may.
June august is the second busiest season for tourism in aruba, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more. I was in aruba 6 different months last year and october was the least windy by far. Roughly speaking, the islands high season runs from middecember to midapril. The forecast called for very windy conditions you know the symbol that only shows wind on these website. May july and august were similar and september was like october. There are many advantages to visiting a little out of season. They make temperatures in the windward islands martinique, dominica, grenada, st. Were planning a honeymoon trip to curacao in midseptember. Curacao does not know fall or spring but you can divide it up into 3 seasons. The windiest day of the year is june 15, with an average hourly wind speed of 21. The mean monthly wind speed over the year in aruba, aruba meters per second.
The wind statistics are based on real observations from the weather station at aruba airport. The best time to visit aruba is from april to august a huge window of time when the islands high prices take a holiday. I would like to go there deciding between aruba and turks and caicos but i dont want the wind hurting my legs and getting in my foo foo drinks. Browse our special offers for the perfect package and deal for your trip to amsterdam manor. Nov 17, 2017 in aruba, the season normally starts midnovember and it continues during december, january, february, march, april, and may. During this period hotel prices are higher than in low season and reservations need to be made well in advance. I hear things like the wind is horrible, then i hear the wind is a good thing. Our family has been looking at aruba as a possible destination for our vacation this. At just 70 square miles, aruba is a relatively small islandbut it is big on sunshine, the best beaches and nightlife. Because the weather is consistently nice yearround, aruba s high and low seasons reflect climates in the united states and canada rather than the weather on the island itself. The good thing about aruba weather is that when it does rain, most of the rain conveniently falls late at night and is gone before sunrise.
The weather in aruba throughout the summer months is normally hot, humid and very windy. We have been looking at visiting in may for our 5 year anniversary. September until december 15th is light wind season, however it is during this period that the island celebrates regatta week every october during which there are sailboat and windsurfing races. When its cold and wintery in north america, demand for aruba s warmth and sunshine peaks. The clear, shallow water provide you with ideal conditions offering young and old a great adventure of observing these cute sea creatures in their natural environment. Its colorful capital, oranjestad, is home to bars, restaurants and shopping, while its two major beaches, palm beach and eagle beach, are known for their powdery white sand and the best beach resorts and hotels that fit most budgets, including several allinclusive resorts. Chances of low wind days are higher in september and october during the hurricane season. The tradewinds of aruba are a constant, but the locals told me that there is a windy season that. The best time to go to aruba is most months of the year except during the peak of the caribbean hurricane season.
We are traveling in late aprilany prediction of the windiness. Heres my concern i rarely ever get to take vacations, and what i love most is the beach. First impressions and observations from our trip in aruba. Average weather in oranjestad, aruba, year round weather spark. Jul 18, 2018 amsterdam manor special offers and packages. We spent a total of 5 days in aruba as well as 3 days in curacao and felt that was enough time to get a feel for the island. The one season might be better than the other but it doesnt mean you shouldnt visit in those less favorable times in the year. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 77f to 90f and is rarely below 74f or above 93f. All statistics update every year and can help to find the best place for any wind and water sport. Is it as bit of a nuisance from time to time, yes in my opinion. If the aruba weather forecast says its going to rain, its very likely that it will be a 5minute shower. Hot black kitten want sex with white man in office. Aruba has alot of things that we like as casinos, some nightlife etc.
We collected past weather data from many thousand weather stations around the world. Aruba weather makes this southern caribbean island one of the most attractive vacation spots in the region. Mar 26, 2009 okay so i am thinking on traveling to aruba. Arubas windy season runs from approximately the beginning of december until the end of august source. The tradewinds of aruba are a constant, but the locals told me that there is a windy season that i was not aware of. The best time to visit all depends on the type of vacation you are looking for. Like all the caribbean islands, aruba weather is dominated by moderately strong easterly trade winds, which hit the eastern side of aruba with great force from may to august. Kitesurfing in aruba holidays and travel guides caribbean.
Snorkeling with turtles in aruba is an experience you cannot miss when visiting this heavenly caribbean island. These statistics for aruba kitesurf school fishermans hut are based on historical data observations and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. Wind and weather statistics for hadicurari beach, aruba, aruba contains detailed information about average local wind speed and air temperature. A good friend of ours goes to aruba every year and said they went once in may and the wind was so bad they were being sand blasted and would only return in. We also visited in february, which is peak season in aruba. According to frommers, there is no true rainy season in aruba like there is at more lush vacation spots, such as costa rica. It is important to mention that aruba lies south of the general hurricane paths and usually only experiences fringe effects of nearby tropical weather.
Thats because the island of aruba lies at the southern edge of the caribbean hurricane belt. Depending on the year it can even include june or july. And since the island sits well outside the hurricane belt, theres very. Nov 24, 2017 the best time to go to aruba is most months of the year except during the peak of the caribbean hurricane season. Can we be reasonably confident about the hurricanes not hitting although i know there are no guarantees 3. In this post, we share our first impressions and observations from aruba. Handy information about aruba weather for travellers. Worldwide animated weather map, with easy to use layers and precise spot forecast. These months see the most precipitation of the year, but most days are rainfallfree. The aruba hurricane season in september and october is usually mild because the island lies on the southern edge of the hurricane belt. In fact my husband was complaining it was not windy enough to keep him from dying in the sun so under the hut the entire time. Windy season arrived to aruba and kiteboarding is proof of it. And now i am having mixed feelings because of this wind issue.
Despite this advantage, there are a few disadvantages. Because its always windy in aruba, the moment we stepped out of the airport. First impressions and observations from our trip in aruba in. Heres a guide to when to go in aruba everything you need to know. Owners skim the availability of certain attractions and tourist services during the off season, restaurants could close earlier, and tour operators may. I know people say they like some trade winds because it keeps it cooler but i prefer no win. For this reason, the new windy season is now in aruba and the athletes know it, and they have become part of the landscape sailing with their kites. During this period, hotels charge their highest prices, and youll need to reserve a room well in advance months in advance if you want to bask on the beach over christmas or in the depths of february.
Average weather in oranjestad aruba the climate in oranjestad is hot, oppressive, extremely windy, and overcast. Here is a list of the best 5 beaches where you can swim with turtles. Its always windy in aruba when we say windy, we mean really windy. The trade winds, which blow northeast from the coast of africa across most of the caribbean, have a huge effect on the regions weather. Although aruba still remains relatively busy during the off season, resorts often slash their prices to between 20 and 50 percent off. This is opposite to what happens in most areas of the caribbean where the rain falls during the daylight hours.
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