Aruba
Aruba in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Aruba in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Aruba in May?
- Santa Cruz is the warmest of the 14 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in May; Malmok is the coolest at 32°C (89°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Aruba in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Malmok (27°C (81°F)), and 10 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Santa Cruz
Coolest
32°
Malmok
Driest
16 mm
Malmok
Warmest sea
27°
Malmok
Santa Cruz is the warm end of Aruba in May (32°C (90°F)); Malmok the cool end (32°C (89°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Oranjestad, Noord, and San Nicolas.
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmok | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 86 |
| Oranjestad | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | — | 85 |
| Noord | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 85 |
| Palm Beach | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 85 |
| Tanki Leendert | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 85 |
| Paradera | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | — | 85 |
| Alto Vista | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 85 |
| Moco | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | — | 85 |
| Washington | 32° | 25° | 16 mm | 27° | 85 |
| San Nicolas | 32° | 25° | 19 mm | 27° | 84 |
| Santa Cruz | 32° | 25° | 18 mm | — | 84 |
| Savaneta | 32° | 25° | 18 mm | 27° | 84 |
| Butucu | 32° | 25° | 19 mm | 27° | 84 |
| Pos Chiquito | 32° | 25° | 18 mm | 27° | 84 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Aruba in May?
Average daytime highs range from 32° in Malmok to 32° in Santa Cruz.
Can you swim in Aruba in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Malmok at about 27°.