Aruba Weather in November
Oranjestad, Aruba
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November is Aruba's wettest month on record: rain peaks at 18.9 days on average, while highs ease to 83.2°F, lows to 78.8°F, and humidity holds at 80%.
Storm activity stays at a level similar to October, 2 storm days recorded since 1985, as hurricane season approaches its official close on the 30th across the wider Caribbean.
The sea remains warm at 84.4°F, only slightly cooled from October's peak, and swimming conditions stay good between the more frequent showers.
This is genuinely the least dry-season-like month in Aruba's calendar, a real contrast to the island's reputation for consistently arid weather, worth knowing if that reputation is specifically why you're considering Aruba over a rainier Caribbean island.
Pricing typically stays low through November, reflecting both the wider Caribbean's off-peak period and Aruba's own wetter conditions this specific month.
Indoor and covered activities become genuinely more appealing this month, Oranjestad's downtown, the Butterfly Farm, and resort spa facilities all offer good alternatives to a rain-interrupted beach day.
By late November, conditions typically start trending back toward Aruba's drier baseline as the wider Caribbean's hurricane season officially closes, setting up for the return to dry, breezy weather in December.
Pack for warm, humid conditions with a reliable rain layer, similar to October, transitioning back toward lighter packing as the dry season returns later in the month.
Frequently asked questions
Is November the rainiest month in Aruba?
Yes, it averages about 18.9 rain days, the wettest reading of the year, a real departure from Aruba's usual dry reputation.
Is there hurricane risk in Aruba in November?
A modest level similar to October, 2 storm days recorded since 1985, as the wider Caribbean's season closes out on the 30th.
What's the sea temperature in Aruba in November?
About 84.4°F, still warm, only slightly cooler than October's peak.
Does Aruba's dry weather return after November?
Yes, conditions typically start trending back toward the island's drier baseline by late November, setting up for December's return to classic Aruba weather.
Is Aruba still a good hurricane-season alternative in November?
Yes relatively, though this is the one stretch of the year where its usual dry-weather advantage is least pronounced.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.