August in numbers

At 88 °F August shares the top of the temperature table with September. Rain is 1.2 inches, close to the wettest month, October, at 1.3. In practice the numbers describe a hot and breezy month with short showers, not a wet one: the tourism board says that it is rare to experience rain all day and that the trade winds, almost always present, are constant and refreshing. The board adds that during hurricane season the island can feel side effects such as a lack of wind or occasional showers, and that hurricanes are extremely rare (see Aruba hurricane season).

Planning a day at 88 °F

  • Before 10:00 am. Rancho Notorious horse rides start as early as 7:00 am (see horseback riding in Aruba). The Oranjestad historic walk starts at 9:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (see Aruba walking tours).
  • Midday. The Donkey Sanctuary is free and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm except January 1, which makes a short morning visit easy (see the Donkey Sanctuary). The Aruba Ostrich Farm runs a guided tour every hour from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, seven days a week, at $17 for adults and $10 for children (arubaostrichfarm.com, read 7 November 2026).
  • Afternoon on the water. A snorkel sail takes about 3 hours: the Red Sail Antilla leaves from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at $79 per adult and $63 per child aged 5 to 11 (VisitAruba, read 7 November 2026). See snorkeling tours.
  • Evening. A group sunset catamaran with open bar costs about $90 (see Aruba sunset cruises).
  • Off-road. ATV tours last 4 hours at $130 to $135 for a single rider; take the earliest slot you can (see Aruba ATV tours).

Wind, sea and beaches

The windy season means a steady breeze on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, and rougher water on the windward coast. At Andicuri Beach, on the east coast, the board says stronger surf draws bodyboarders and that swimmers must be aware of currents (see Andicuri Beach). The Natural Pool swim inside Arikok National Park is safe only when ocean conditions are calm (see Aruba's Natural Pool). If the sea is not calm, your operator should tell you.

Where to stay

Palm Beach has the high-rise resorts and the sail departures, and Eagle Beach has the quiet low-rise stretch (see Palm Beach vs Eagle Beach). Air-conditioning matters at 88 °F; check it in the room description. We publish no August hotel prices, so compare your dates in the hotel box.

August compared with its neighbors

July has 1.0 inch of rain and 87 °F, August 1.2 inches and 88 °F, September 1.2 inches and 88 °F (aruba.com weather page, read 7 November 2026). The three months feel alike; the difference is one tenth of an inch of rain between July and August. For the other side of the year, compare Aruba in July, Aruba in September and the best time to visit Aruba.

Typical mistakes

  • Booking a midday ATV or riding slot at 88 °F when an early slot exists.
  • Treating "hurricane season" as a reason to skip August: the board calls hurricanes extremely rare.
  • Swimming on the windward coast without asking about the current.
  • Visiting the Donkey Sanctuary after 4:00 pm.

FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Aruba?

It is the hottest month, at 88 °F, but rain is usually in short showers and the trade winds are constant.

Does Aruba get hurricanes in August?

Hurricanes are extremely rare; the island is well south of the main Atlantic belt.

How much rain does Aruba get in August?

About 1.2 inches (30 mm) on average.

What time does the ostrich farm tour start?

Tours run every hour from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, seven days a week.

Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.