🇦🇼 Aruba (Oranjestad) vs Montego Bay 🇯🇲

Aruba (Oranjestad), Aruba vs Montego Bay, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Aruba (Oranjestad) is drier, with roughly 61 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇼 Aruba (Oranjestad)🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Avg annual high29°C29°C
Hottest monthSeptember (31°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (25°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year251312
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Best months to visitFebruary, April, MayJanuary, February, December

🇦🇼 Aruba (Oranjestad)

Best around February, April, May. Hottest in September (31°C), coldest lows in February (25°C).

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Aruba (Oranjestad) or Montego Bay warmer?

Aruba (Oranjestad) and Montego Bay have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Aruba (Oranjestad) or Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is rainier — Aruba (Oranjestad) sees about 61 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Aruba (Oranjestad) vs Montego Bay?

Aruba (Oranjestad) is best around February, April, May; Montego Bay is best around January, February, December.

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