Why April is the weather pick

Every month from January to April is dry, but April has the least rain: 0.4 inch against 1.0 in January and 1.3 in October, the wettest month. That is a small amount in absolute terms, and the board says rain all day is rare in any month. What the table does tell you is that April is the cleanest bet for a plan that depends on calm sea and clear skies. The Natural Pool swim only works when the ocean is calm (see Aruba's Natural Pool), and the trade winds, which are almost always present, get stronger from May to October. April is therefore the last month before the windy season starts.

It is also a warm month: 84 °F is one degree above March and one below May. On the trips that run in the middle of the day, like the full-island safari of about 8 hours, bring water and take the shade at stops (see Aruba island tours).

Easter week on Eagle Beach

The tourism board's Eagle Beach page lists a local tradition for Easter week: families camp on the beach. Easter falls in March or April depending on the year, so check the date for your trip. If you want a quiet stretch of sand that week, the same board describes Druif Beach as quieter and close to Oranjestad (see Eagle Beach and Druif Beach).

April 27: King's Day

Aruba celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander on April 27 (aruba.com, read 7 November 2026). The main event is an official government ceremony, usually held at Wilhelmina Park in Oranjestad, with a parade of military and scouting groups. Sports events, street fairs and kite-flying contests are held around the island.

The tourism board warns that shops, gas stations and supermarkets close early or stay closed the entire day. Fill the tank on April 26 and shop for groceries a day early. Taxi fares are fixed, with a $5 surcharge on holidays, so a Palm Beach to Eagle Beach ride costs $16 plus the surcharge (Visit Aruba, read 6 November 2026).

What to do in a dry month

  • Boat days. A snorkel sail takes about 3 hours, and the Red Sail Antilla sails from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at $79 for adults and $63 for children aged 5 to 11 (VisitAruba, read 7 November 2026). See snorkeling tours and catamaran cruises.
  • Off-road. ATV tours last about 4 hours and cost $130 to $135 for a single rider (see Aruba ATV tours).
  • The lighthouse. California Lighthouse is open daily 9:00 am to 7:00 pm for $5 (see California Lighthouse).
  • Horse rides. The Rancho Notorious rides start as early as 7:00 am, a good fit for a warm month (see horseback riding in Aruba).

Where to stay

Choose Palm Beach for the high-rise resort strip and Eagle Beach for the low-rise stretch (see Palm Beach vs Eagle Beach). We publish no hotel prices for April; check your dates in the hotel box.

April compared with its neighbors

March has 0.6 inch of rain and 83 °F, April 0.4 inch and 84 °F, May 0.6 inch and 85 °F (aruba.com weather page, read 7 November 2026). The difference in rain between the three is a fraction of an inch. The real change is the wind: the board puts the windy season at May to October (see Aruba in May and Aruba in March).

Typical mistakes

  • Treating King's Day as a normal shopping day: shops, gas stations and supermarkets may be closed.
  • Expecting a beach to yourself during Easter week on Eagle Beach.
  • Planning the Natural Pool for a rough-sea day.
  • Assuming April has more rain than January: it has less.

FAQ

Is April a good month to visit Aruba?

Yes: it is the driest month of the year, with about 0.4 inch (10 mm) of rain and 84 °F.

What is King's Day in Aruba?

A public holiday on April 27 for King Willem-Alexander's birthday, with a ceremony at Wilhelmina Park in Oranjestad.

Are shops open on King's Day?

Expect shops, gas stations and supermarkets to close early or stay closed the entire day.

Is April windy in Aruba?

Trade winds are almost always present; the board calls May to October the windy season.

Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.