The weather

November has 1.2 inches of rain, a tenth of an inch less than October, and 85 °F, two degrees cooler. The board calls the rainy season short, intermittent showers and says that all-day rain is rare. Trade winds are almost always present, though the windy season officially ended in October. The Atlantic hurricane season ends in November; Aruba is well south of the main belt and the board calls hurricanes extremely rare (see Aruba hurricane season).

Carnival begins on November 11

Aruba's Carnival season starts every year at 11:11 am on November 11, a tradition tied to the founding of the organizing foundation Stichting Arubaanse Carnaval on 11/11/1966 (aruba.com, read 7 November 2026). The big events are not in November, however: the board says the best parades and celebrations are in January and February. The 2027 schedule starts with the Torch Parade on January 9 and finishes with the Grand Parades in San Nicolas on February 6 and in Oranjestad on February 7 (see Aruba Carnival, Aruba in January and Aruba in February). If your trip is in November, you are in the build-up, not at a parade.

What to do

  • Sails and snorkeling. The Red Sail Antilla leaves 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.
  • Off-road and nature. An ATV tour is about 4 hours at $130 to $135 for a single rider; the Natural Pool is a swim only when the sea is calm (see Aruba ATV tours and Aruba's Natural Pool).
  • San Nicolas. The mural walk leaves daily at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, from $15 to $35 (aruba.com, read 7 November 2026). See San Nicolas.
  • In Oranjestad. The historic walk runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am (see Aruba walking tours).
  • Showers. Keep an indoor alternative for the day; see Aruba rainy day activities.

Getting around

Taxi fares are fixed: $16 between Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, and a $5 surcharge applies at night, on Sundays and on holidays (Visit Aruba, read 6 November 2026). Air arrivals pay a $20 sustainability fee per visitor (aruba.com).

Where to stay

Palm Beach for the resort strip, Eagle Beach for a quieter stay (see Palm Beach vs Eagle Beach). We publish no November hotel prices; compare your dates in the hotel box. The holiday weeks come next; see Aruba in December.

November compared with its neighbors

October has 1.3 inches of rain and 87 °F, November 1.2 inches and 85 °F, December 1.0 inch and 83 °F (aruba.com weather page, read 7 November 2026). Each step is a little drier and cooler (see Aruba in October).

Typical mistakes

  • Expecting Carnival parades in November: the season opens, but the parades are in January and February.
  • Assuming the hurricane risk lasts all month: the season ends in November and the island is outside the main belt.
  • Planning every day outdoors with no showers in mind.

FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Aruba?

Yes: about 85 °F and 1.2 inches of rain, in short showers.

When does Carnival start in Aruba?

Officially every year on November 11 at 11:11 am; the parades are in January and February.

Is November hurricane season in Aruba?

The Atlantic season ends in November, and Aruba is well south of the main belt.

How much does a taxi cost between the beaches?

$16 between Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, plus $5 at night, on Sundays and on holidays.

Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.