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wildewoman · 01-02-2011, 03:33 PM

We love Aruba so much that we are now planning on going a 3rd time!! We were there the last week of September first days of October & was surpsired at all the rain!! 2 excursions were cancelled - we still had the best time ever.

So - when is the best time to go to Aruba?? We want to avoid children & large crowds.

We will stay at the Surf Club again - it is just fabulous in my opinion!!

Thanks so much!!

*Arubalisa* · 01-02-2011, 04:02 PM

Keep in mind the weather you experienced was NOT NORMAL or typical for Aruba. Just about every single person on this forum would vouch for that.

Having said that, if you do not wish to risk a repeat during hurricane season (remember the rain you experienced was just as much to blame on La Nina), perhaps try a quiet month such as May before the kids are out of school.

May on "average"

has a third of the amount of rainfall that September does and five times less rain than October. Keeping mind that under NORMAL circumstances the rain falls in the form of showers and overnight. The biggest change you will notice will be that it will be windier than September.

May weather
Average high temperature 89 F.
Average low temperature 79 F.
Average temperature 83 F.
Average water temperature 81 F.
Average wind speed 19 mph
Average maximum wind speed 35 mph
Average rainfall .55 inches (20.3 inches annual)

Let's all hope by late spring La Nina is a bad memory.

Weather

wildewoman · 01-02-2011, 04:22 PM

Our first trip was in May & it was wonderful!!

Early May then - before the kids get out of school?

Any holidays in May we should avoid??

*Arubalisa* · 01-02-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wildewoman

Our first trip was in May & it was wonderful!!

Early May then - before the kids get out of school?

Any holidays in May we should avoid??

End of May = Memorial Day which makes for a long weekend for some Easterners as well as traditionally, the Soul Beach Festival http://www.soulbeach.net

For peace and quiet I would personally stick with the beginning of May.

Cple · 01-02-2011, 06:24 PM

We love the first 2 weeks of May. The weather is usually perfect.

arubaislove · 01-02-2011, 06:31 PM

Our best trip there was in May also, weather wise. Just avoid Memorial Day at all costs. Go in the very beginning of May if you can. We went Memorial Day, and the weather was amazing there were kids every where!

KATH2ME · 01-06-2011, 08:42 PM

we will be there 5/17 - 5/25, looking forward to beautiful weather also

*Andrea J.* · 01-06-2011, 08:56 PM

our best weather trips have always been in may and early june.

we have been there for mother's day, memorial day and flag day ;-)

wildewoman · 01-07-2011, 05:28 PM

Now I just need to book it!! And start making plans!!

Has anyone ever stayed for 2 weeks? Too much??

*Andrea J.* · 01-07-2011, 07:27 PM

my husband says 11 days is perfect.
i say 2 weeks is perfect.

the only reason we get itchy to come home is because we miss the dog and cats.
(disclosure our son and his wife are in maine and we always miss them)

01-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
wildewoman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 160	Planning our 3rd Trip - What Month?? We love Aruba so much that we are now planning on going a 3rd time!! We were there the last week of September first days of October & was surpsired at all the rain!! 2 excursions were cancelled - we still had the best time ever. So - when is the best time to go to Aruba?? We want to avoid children & large crowds. We will stay at the Surf Club again - it is just fabulous in my opinion!! Thanks so much!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-02-2011, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Keep in mind the weather you experienced was NOT NORMAL or typical for Aruba. Just about every single person on this forum would vouch for that. Having said that, if you do not wish to risk a repeat during hurricane season (remember the rain you experienced was just as much to blame on La Nina), perhaps try a quiet month such as May before the kids are out of school. May on "average" has a third of the amount of rainfall that September does and five times less rain than October. Keeping mind that under NORMAL circumstances the rain falls in the form of showers and overnight. The biggest change you will notice will be that it will be windier than September. May weather Average high temperature 89 F. Average low temperature 79 F. Average temperature 83 F. Average water temperature 81 F. Average wind speed 19 mph Average maximum wind speed 35 mph Average rainfall .55 inches (20.3 inches annual) Let's all hope by late spring La Nina is a bad memory. Weather Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba Last edited by Arubalisa; 01-02-2011 at 04:13 PM.

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wildewoman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 160	Our first trip was in May & it was wonderful!! Early May then - before the kids get out of school? Any holidays in May we should avoid?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	We love the first 2 weeks of May. The weather is usually perfect. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-02-2011, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
arubaislove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: On a lounge chair..In a hut..Somewhere on the beach.. Posts: 102 Images: 13	Our best trip there was in May also, weather wise. Just avoid Memorial Day at all costs. Go in the very beginning of May if you can. We went Memorial Day, and the weather was amazing there were kids every where! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-06-2011, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 818	we will be there 5/17 - 5/25, looking forward to beautiful weather also Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

01-06-2011, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	our best weather trips have always been in may and early june. we have been there for mother's day, memorial day and flag day ;-) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

01-07-2011, 05:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
wildewoman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 160	Now I just need to book it!! And start making plans!! Has anyone ever stayed for 2 weeks? Too much?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-07-2011, 07:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	my husband says 11 days is perfect. i say 2 weeks is perfect. the only reason we get itchy to come home is because we miss the dog and cats. (disclosure our son and his wife are in maine and we always miss them) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.