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Aruba in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Aruba in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Aruba, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Aruba in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Aruba in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aruba has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Aruba in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aruba for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Aruba warm or cold in December?

Aruba is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Aruba:

Climate in Aruba in December

Aruba weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
125 mm65 mm28 mm
Wind
5 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
79%78%78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
4712
Cloudy days
131616
Rainy days
1383
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 125 mm to 65 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 4 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Aruba in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aruba is gradually increasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Aruba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Aruba, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Aruba wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Aruba?

This is the weather in Aruba in December 2023:
1 December
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+81°F
2 December
🌧️
+80°F
3 December
🌧️
+81°F
4 December
☀️
+81°F
5 December
☀️
+80°F
6 December
☀️
+80°F
7 December
☀️
+79°F
8 December
☀️
+80°F
9 December
☀️
+80°F
10 December
☀️
+81°F
11 December
☀️
+80°F
12 December
☀️
+81°F
13 December
☀️
+82°F
14 December
☀️
+81°F
15 December
🌧️
+80°F
16 December
☀️
+81°F
17 December
☁️
+80°F
18 December
☀️
+81°F
19 December
☁️
+80°F
20 December
☁️
+81°F
21 December
☁️
+80°F
22 December
☁️
+81°F
23 December
☀️
+81°F
24 December
☀️
+80°F
25 December
🌧️
+79°F
26 December
☀️
+80°F
27 December
☀️
+80°F
28 December
☀️
+80°F
29 December
☁️
+79°F
30 December
🌧️
+79°F
31 December
☁️
+79°F
In December 2023 Aruba had 19 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Aruba climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Aruba in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2009 (+89°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 185 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aruba in December:

Is December a good time to visit Aruba?

It’s always a good time to visit Aruba, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aruba in December?

December is warm in Aruba. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Aruba rainy in December?

Aruba is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Aruba in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aruba in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Aruba

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aruba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.