Weather in Aruba in April

How April compares

April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Aruba and ranks 35th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Aruba is 14.3°C warmer by day and 20.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Aruba peaks at 27.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.3°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 26 pass 30°C. Nights average 25.7°C; one night in ten drops to 24.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 31.5°C (2017-04-24) and the coldest night 23.2°C (2006-04-14).

Rain in April

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 20 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2004 with 59 mm, the driest 2014 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 80%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 26.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.7°C to 26.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (28.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:28 and sets about 18:52 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 66%.

Is April a good time to visit Aruba?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain. The best months for Aruba on our scoring are February, March, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm enough to swim, humid enough to slow down

The heat is consistent rather than frequently extreme: days reaching 30°C account for just 4% of April days. Humidity of 80% is the bigger consideration, making light, breathable clothes a sensible choice and leaving warm evenings feeling less refreshing than you might hope. Plan more active outings away from midday and leave room for breaks rather than filling every daylight hour. The sea averages 26.4°C, comfortably warm for swimming, so this is a good month if time in the water matters more to you than cool walking weather. Pack for warmth after sunset as well as during the day; the average night low of 25.7°C means dinner outdoors is unlikely to call for substantial layers.

Some rain, and sunshine that needs perspective

About 5 days bring measurable rain, so wet weather is a consideration rather than a reason to rule April out. Keep plans flexible, but there is no need to build the whole trip around avoiding rainfall. The more important expectation to adjust is sunshine: April averages about 4.2 hours a day within 12.3 hours of daylight. Long days therefore do not mean clear skies throughout, and low rainfall should not be mistaken for uninterrupted sun. This balance suits travellers who mainly want warmth and swimming, even with cloudy spells. If your idea of a successful holiday depends on sunshine from breakfast until evening, April's figures call for more caution.