| Aruba
is situated 12 degrees 30’ north of the equator. The climate is tropical but not
extreme, with a median and practically constant temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28
degrees Celsius). Rainfall averages about eighteen inches a year, with October, November,
December and January accounting for most of it. Even then rains tend to be erratic and in
short bursts, and it is rare for the sun not to be shining most of the day. It is
important to mention that Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt and
usually only experiences fringe effects of nearby heavy tropical storms, if at all. For the most part, the blue-green sea is calm and
clear on the island’s popular beaches, with visibility in some areas reaching depths
of over a hundred feet. Exception to this is the sea that beats against the rugged
northeast coast and tends to be wild with high, thundering waves resulting in jagged rock
formations and shapes such as the Natural Bridge (the Caribbean’s highest) carved out
of coral cliffs.
Trade winds cool the
island, making lying in the sun on one of the many beaches much more tolerable although
care should be taken since this is deceptive - the sun is potent, in particular between
11am and 2:30pm and the use of sunscreens is strongly recommended especially for
fairer-skinned people.
Here are some tips on clothes that
you might find are suitable for Aruba's climate.
Women will be comfortable in casual
cottons, linens and lightweight synthetics, hats for protection against the sun, flat
heeled & soft shoes for walking. Shorts and slacks can be worn on the streets of
Oranjestad. Bikinis should preferably be reserved for beaches and swimming pools. No real
need for elegant evening wear, casual silk or linen dresses & slacks will do. A light
sweater for the cooler evenings might come in handy.
Men would do well to consider casuals and
shorts during the day. It is no longer customary for men to wear ties at business
appointments, although one might consider bringing a sports jacket. Naturally swimming
trunks are a good idea too!
For the latest Aruba
weather forecasts, click below:
Intellicast 4-day forecast
CNN 4-day forecast
Temperature
Equivalents
(approx.)
| CELSIUS |
FAHRENHEIT |
| 22 |
70 |
| 26 |
80 |
| 30 |
86 |
| 32 |
90 |
| 38 |
100 |
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