Source for rain and temperature: aruba.com weather page. VisitAruba's weather guide gives November and December daytime temperatures of 80 to 86 °F (27 to 30 °C) with low rain, and says prices climb as Christmas approaches, so it advises booking ahead.

What December is like

  • Wind. The windy season (May to October) is over, and trade winds are almost always present but lighter than in summer.
  • Rain. The rainy season ends this month; showers are brief.
  • Hurricanes. Aruba is south of the main hurricane belt and the Atlantic season ends in November. See Aruba hurricane season.
  • Crowds. Rising through December toward the January and February peak. Book hotels and tours early; for areas see where to stay in Aruba.

What to do in December

  • On the water. The Red Sail Antilla snorkel sail ($79 adult, $63 child, 3 hours, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) and the Octopus happy hour sunset sail ($89.99, 5:00 to 7:00 pm) are listed on VisitAruba. See the Aruba sunset cruise and shipwreck snorkeling.
  • On the coast. A quad or buggy ride is $130 to $135 for a single ATV rider and $200 for a two-seater UTV, 4 hours; see Aruba ATV tours and UTV tours.
  • On horseback. Rancho Notorious rides start at $105; the sunset ride is $130. See horseback riding in Aruba.
  • Free. The Donkey Sanctuary is open every day 9:00 am to 4:00 pm except January 1, with no admission.
  • A park day. Arikok National Park is open daily 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Nightlife. Palm Beach is the hub; see Aruba nightlife.

A 4x4 off-road tour that includes the Natural Pool and Baby Beach is available on GetYourGuide, rated 4.9 from 254 reviews (read 7 November 2026): full-day island jeep safari from Oranjestad.

Packing and planning

December highs are in the low to mid 80s °F, so light clothing and sun protection are the basics. Because showers are brief and rain all day is rare, a light rain layer is enough, and a rainy morning rarely cancels the whole day. For the whole year see the best time to visit Aruba, and for costs see the cost of a trip to Aruba.

Typical mistakes

  • Expecting the dry season: it starts in January, and December is still the rainy season.
  • Booking late: VisitAruba says prices climb as Christmas approaches.
  • Planning Natural Pool swimming without checking the sea: it is only safe when conditions are calm.
  • Counting on the Donkey Sanctuary on January 1: it closes that day.

Related: New Year's Eve in Aruba.

FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Aruba?

Yes. It is warm (about 83 °F), showers are short and the hurricane season has ended.

How much rain does Aruba get in December?

About 1.0 inch on average.

Is December busy in Aruba?

Crowds rise through December and peak in January and February.

Is it windy?

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

Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.