Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Oranjestad
Aruba · Caribbean
Warm days and some sun. Wind on exposed beaches and humid air are the main drawbacks.
One of the best months here
Some cloudier spells.
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
Wind
21 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 5 wet days, fewer than in most months.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
59%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 78°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
21 mphMay Windy
Sea temperature
82°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Rain11%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain3%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain2%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Rain4%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 77 | 1.3 | 11 | 11.0 | 82 | 80 |
| Feb | 79 | 77 | 0.7 | 6 | 11.5 | 81 | 80 |
| Mar | 79 | 78 | 0.4 | 4 | 11.7 | 82 | 80 |
| Apr | 80 | 78 | 0.7 | 5 | 11.5 | 84 | 80 |
| May | 81 | 80 | 1.0 | 5 | 11.6 | 85 | 82 |
| Jun | 81 | 80 | 0.8 | 5 | 12.1 | 85 | 82 |
| Jul | 81 | 80 | 0.8 | 6 | 12.0 | 85 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 81 | 1.0 | 7 | 11.8 | 85 | 83 |
| Sep | 83 | 81 | 2.4 | 11 | 11.0 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 83 | 80 | 4.6 | 18 | 10.3 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 79 | 5.5 | 20 | 10.4 | 83 | 84 |
| Dec | 81 | 78 | 2.7 | 16 | 10.8 | 82 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Data & methodology