Climate & Beaches
Climate
Aruba enjoys near-perfect weather, with an average temperature of 90 degrees F in the summer months and 86 degrees F during the winter months, with a constant island breeze. With its location south of the hurricane belt, it is also generally protected from hurricane season.
Beaches
Palm Beach and its neighbor Eagle Beach are known beautiful and soft white sands. With excellent, calm waters, they’re perfect for snorkeling, paddle boarding, sailing and wind surfing. Palm Beach is the most popular in the area, with excellent swimming conditions. Nearby, Arashi Beach is a local’s favorite and Malmok Beach has great snorkeling above the Antilla shipwreck.
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Activities
Water activities are plentiful in Aruba, so be sure to schedule time for snorkeling, sailing, paddle boarding, and diving. The island is known for its swift, warm breezes, so windsurfing is also a great excursion. Paseo Herencia is an old-style Aruban plaza if you want to catch a movie at night or dine al fresco and shop.
Nightlife
There are also lively casinos and lounges at many of the area hotels, which keep the night colorful and fun.