Oranjestad

Aruba

Aruba's colorful capital spreads across low, arid terrain toward a volcanic peak on the horizon, its walkable waterfront centre packed with vividly painted Dutch-Caribbean architecture, lively restaurants, and a distinctive domed landmark rising above the rooftops.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population29,998
  • Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
26°79°
45mm1.7in
F
26°78°
25mm1.0in
M
26°79°
20mm0.8in
A
27°80°
30mm1.1in
M
27°81°
35mm1.4in
J
27°81°
30mm1.2in
J
27°81°
30mm1.3in
A
28°82°
35mm1.4in
S
28°83°
70mm2.8in
O
28°82°
120mm4.6in
N
27°81°
145mm5.8in
D
26°80°
75mm3.0in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Oranjestad: quick answers

Where is Oranjestad?

Oranjestad is in Aruba.

How do you get to Oranjestad?

The nearest airport is Oranjestad (AUA), about 19 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Oranjestad?

The warmest month is September, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is November, with about 146 mm5.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Oranjestad?

OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 52 restaurants and 18 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.