May verdict

Aruba in May

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

32°C

Rain

20mm

Sun

7.6h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

73

Very good

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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May32°C average high

May is close to Aruba's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May20mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Aruba's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.6 hours average sun

May is below Aruba's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to March and June to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May27°C average sea

May is close to Aruba's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaAugust to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May73 weather score

May sits close to Aruba's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to August and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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