What July is like

July has the same 1.0 inch of rain as January and December, so it is not a dry month in the sense of April but it is not a wet one either: the board describes rain as short, and rain all day is rare. The temperature, 87 °F, is five degrees above January. What changes the feel of the island is the wind. The trade winds are almost always present and stronger from May to October, which makes beach afternoons comfortable, makes the windward coast rougher, and brings the wind-sports crowd to Hadicurari.

Wind sports and Hi-Winds

The tourism board names Hadicurari Beach, also known as Fisherman's Huts or The Huts, as the most popular spot on the island to learn and practice wind and kite surfing, with several schools on the sand and the water described as very shallow and calm. Aruba Hi-Winds, described as the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean, is held yearly off these beaches, in June or July according to the board's beach page; look at the board's calendar for the dates of the year you travel. Aruban windsurfer Sarah-Quita Offringa, a multiple women's freestyle world champion, sometimes trains in these waters. See Hadicurari Beach.

Plan the day around the heat

  • Start early. Rancho Notorious horse rides start as early as 7:00 am (see horseback riding in Aruba). The Oranjestad historic walk begins at 9:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (see Aruba walking tours).
  • Midday on the water. A snorkel sail is about 3 hours; the Red Sail Antilla goes 2:00 to 5:00 pm at $79 per adult and $63 per child aged 5 to 11 (VisitAruba, read 7 November 2026). See the Antilla shipwreck.
  • Evening. A group sunset catamaran costs about $90 with an open bar, and a private sunset sail starts at $450 for up to four guests (see Aruba sunset cruises).
  • Off-road. ATV tours take 4 hours at $130 to $135 for a single rider (see Aruba ATV tours).

Remember the Natural Pool inside Arikok National Park: it is safe to swim only when ocean conditions are calm, which in the windy season you should confirm with your operator (see Aruba's Natural Pool).

Moving around and fees

Taxi fares are fixed: $16 between Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, with $5 extra at night, on Sundays and on holidays (Visit Aruba, read 6 November 2026). The Arubus bus costs $2.60 per trip or $15 for a day pass (arubus.com). Air arrivals pay a $20 sustainability fee per visitor, with children under 8 exempt (aruba.com).

Where to stay

Palm Beach has the resorts and the sail departures; Eagle Beach is quieter (see Palm Beach vs Eagle Beach). We publish no July hotel prices; compare your dates in the hotel box.

July compared with its neighbors

June has 0.8 inch and 86 °F, July 1.0 inch and 87 °F, August 1.2 inch and 88 °F (aruba.com weather page, read 7 November 2026). July is where the warm months start to accumulate, so for a hot-month trip it is the mildest of the three (see Aruba in June and Aruba in August).

Typical mistakes

  • Booking a midday walking or riding slot at 87 °F when a 7:00 or 9:00 am start exists.
  • Assuming the wind is a storm: May to October is simply the windy season.
  • Taking a taxi on a Sunday and forgetting the $5 surcharge.

FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Aruba?

Yes: about 1.0 inch of rain and 87 °F, with constant trade winds.

Is July hurricane season in Aruba?

The Atlantic season runs June to November, but Aruba is well south of the main belt and the board calls hurricanes extremely rare.

Where can I windsurf in Aruba in July?

At Hadicurari Beach (Fisherman's Huts), where schools teach wind and kite surfing.

Does it rain in July?

About 1.0 inch on average, in short showers.

Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.