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Aruba is situated 12 degrees 30' north of the equator on the Caribbean Sea. The weather is tropical but not extreme and therefore, Aruba enjoys practically constant temperature of 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. 
Rainfall averages about 18 inches a year and tends to be erratic and in short bursts. October, November, December and January are the wettest months of the year.Aruba lies towards the south of the general hurricane paths and usually only experiences fringe effects of nearby tropical weather.
However, the tropical systems formed close by do have their effects on the ABC islands. Aruba's blue-green sea remains calm for the most part of the year. The popular beaches of the island are so clear that there can be a visibility of over 100 feet in some of the areas.
However, the sea beats against the rugged northeast coast and tends to be wild with high, thundering waves. These waves result in jagged rock formations and shapes such as the Natural Bridge (the Caribbean's highest) carved out of coral cliffs.
Trade winds helps making the island cool and sun bathing on the beaches much more tolerable. Care should be taken since while sun bathing as the sun can be very harsh in particular between 11.00am and 2:30pm. The use of sunscreen creams or lotions is strongly recommended especially for fairer-skinned people.
Although the winter is generally the driest season in the Caribbean Islands yet it is also the most popular. Travelers generally flee to Aruba during the chilly weather in the north to relax under the warm sun. December through mid-April is the busiest period for tourist activities with January being the peak month. Following the Easter, the weather begins to warms up and hotel rates come down.
Casual cottons, linens and lightweight synthetics should be ideal clothes to pack for Aruba. Hats for protection against the sun and flat heeled or soft shoes for walking should also be there. Shorts and slacks can be worn on the streets of Oranjestad. Swim wear should be restricted to beaches and swimming pools. A light sweater for the cooler evenings might come in handy.
By: Shuchita Bist
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