Aruba
Aruba in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Aruba in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Aruba in August?
- Santa Cruz is the warmest of the 14 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in August; Malmok is the coolest at 33°C (91°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Aruba in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Noord (28°C (82°F)), and 10 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Santa Cruz
Coolest
33°
Malmok
Driest
19 mm
Oranjestad
Warmest sea
28°
Noord
Santa Cruz is the warm end of Aruba in August (33°C (91°F)); Malmok the cool end (33°C (91°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Oranjestad, Noord, and San Nicolas.
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oranjestad | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | — | 83 |
| Noord | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | 28° | 83 |
| Palm Beach | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | 28° | 83 |
| Tanki Leendert | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | 28° | 83 |
| Paradera | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | — | 83 |
| Malmok | 33° | 26° | 46 mm | 28° | 83 |
| Alto Vista | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | 28° | 83 |
| Moco | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | — | 83 |
| Washington | 33° | 26° | 19 mm | 28° | 83 |
| San Nicolas | 33° | 25° | 22 mm | 28° | 82 |
| Butucu | 33° | 25° | 22 mm | 28° | 82 |
| Santa Cruz | 33° | 25° | 20 mm | — | 81 |
| Savaneta | 33° | 25° | 27 mm | 28° | 81 |
| Pos Chiquito | 33° | 25° | 27 mm | 28° | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Aruba in August?
Average daytime highs range from 33° in Malmok to 33° in Santa Cruz.
Can you swim in Aruba in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Noord at about 28°.