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Aruba in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Aruba in May 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Aruba in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 3 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 30 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aruba has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Aruba in May

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +79°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.

Is Aruba warm or cold in May?

Aruba is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.

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

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

Climate in Aruba in May

Aruba weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+77°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
22 mm30 mm22 mm
Wind
7 m/s7 m/s8 m/s
Humidity
78%79%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
545
Cloudy days
232423
Rainy days
232
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 22 mm to 30 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 7 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 9 m/s getting up to 10 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 decreasing during May, going from 10 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Aruba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Aruba is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Aruba?

This is the weather in Aruba in May 2023:
1 May
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+81°F
2 May
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+81°F
3 May
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+81°F
4 May
☀️
+81°F
5 May
☁️
+81°F
6 May
☀️
+81°F
7 May
☀️
+81°F
8 May
☁️
+82°F
9 May
☀️
+82°F
10 May
☁️
+81°F
11 May
☀️
+81°F
12 May
🌧️
+81°F
13 May
☀️
+82°F
14 May
☀️
+81°F
15 May
☀️
+81°F
16 May
☀️
+81°F
17 May
☀️
+81°F
18 May
☁️
+81°F
19 May
☁️
+81°F
20 May
☁️
+81°F
21 May
☀️
+81°F
22 May
☀️
+81°F
23 May
☀️
+81°F
24 May
☁️
+81°F
25 May
☀️
+81°F
26 May
☀️
+82°F
27 May
☀️
+82°F
28 May
☀️
+82°F
29 May
☁️
+82°F
30 May
☀️
+81°F
31 May
☀️
+81°F
In May 2023 Aruba had 22 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 9 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 3 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+81°F) and the highest in 2006 (+91°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 112 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aruba in May:

Is May a good time to visit Aruba?

May is a really good time to go to Aruba. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Aruba.

Can you sunbathe in Aruba in May?

May 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 May?

Aruba is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aruba in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aruba in May, 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.