Aruba
Aruba in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Aruba in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Aruba in December?
- Santa Cruz is the warmest of the 14 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in December; Malmok is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Aruba in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Noord (27°C (81°F)), and 10 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Santa Cruz
Coolest
30°
Malmok
Driest
41 mm
Malmok
Warmest sea
27°
Noord
Across Aruba, December highs run from 30°C (86°F) (Malmok) to 31°C (87°F) (Santa Cruz). On average it is about as warm as November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Oranjestad, Noord, and San Nicolas.
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Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oranjestad | 30° | 24° | 64 mm | — | 87 |
| Noord | 30° | 24° | 72 mm | 27° | 87 |
| San Nicolas | 30° | 23° | 77 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Santa Cruz | 31° | 23° | 75 mm | — | 87 |
| Savaneta | 30° | 23° | 71 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Palm Beach | 30° | 24° | 54 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Tanki Leendert | 30° | 24° | 66 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Butucu | 30° | 23° | 72 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Paradera | 31° | 23° | 70 mm | — | 87 |
| Malmok | 30° | 24° | 41 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Pos Chiquito | 30° | 23° | 62 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Alto Vista | 30° | 24° | 63 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Moco | 30° | 23° | 64 mm | — | 87 |
| Washington | 30° | 24° | 71 mm | 27° | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Aruba in December?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Malmok to 31° in Santa Cruz.
Can you swim in Aruba in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Noord at about 27°.