Aruba in May

When to go

May is the last month before the Atlantic hurricane season, which the National Hurricane Center dates from the start of June. The World Meteorological Organization's averages for Oranjestad give May highs, lows, rainfall and rain days, so compare them with the weather you want. Labor Day falls at the start of the month and Ascension Day is also an official holiday, so check the government's holiday list for the dates in your year.

Trip facts

• The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Oranjestad's May mean daily maximum temperature as 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit (32.0 degrees Celsius) and its mean daily minimum as 79.7 degrees Fahrenheit (26.5 degrees Celsius), from monthly averages for 1981-2010 supplied by the Meteorological Department Curacao. (worldweather.wmo.int, checked 2026-10-15)
• The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Oranjestad's May mean total rainfall as 16.3 mm and its mean number of rain days as 2.2 (days with at least 1 mm of rain), from monthly averages for 1981-2010 supplied by the Meteorological Department Curacao. (worldweather.wmo.int, checked 2026-10-15)
• The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. (www.nhc.noaa.gov, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Government of Aruba's holidays page lists Labor Day (1 May) and Ascension Day among Aruba's holidays. (www.gobierno.aw, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Aruba Tourism Authority's regions page describes 'the glamour and resorts of Palm Beach, the activity of Oranjestad, the charm and local culture in San Nicolas, or the tranquil beaches and inlets of our southern coasts.' (www.aruba.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Aruba Tourism Authority says that at Queen Beatrix International Airport travelers will find frequent nonstop, or convenient single-connection flights from most major U.S. cities. (www.aruba.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Aruba Tourism Authority's passport and visa page says a current passport is required of all passengers entering Aruba, and that American, Canadian, and EU citizens do not require visas. (www.aruba.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Aruba Airport Authority's site says every traveler to Aruba, including infants and children, must complete and get approval for the Aruba ED-Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card), and that it can be filled out within seven days before the trip. (www.airportaruba.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• Arubus's FAQ says each trip costs $2.60 per person and that passengers can pay cash on the buses. (arubus.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Aruba Airport Authority's site says taxi fares are set and regulated by the Government of Aruba, and that Taxi.aw is the official source for fares, conditions and other related information for taxi service in Aruba. (www.airportaruba.com, checked 2026-10-15)