Alto Vista Chapel
The Alto Vista Chapel is a Catholic chapel located in Noord, Aruba. Constructed in 1952, it serves as a place of worship and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 25 °C and 28 °C. The driest months are March and April, which see minimal rainfall. Rainfall increases significantly from October through December, with November being the wettest month at 93 mm of rain over about 16 days. The chapel is located 7 km from the capital, Oranjestad, and 8 km from Queen Beatrix International Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to the chapel with nearby locations such as the California Lighthouse, located 6 km away. Arikok National Park is 12.5 km from the site, and the Quadiriki Caves are 14.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 93 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 34 | 29 | 58 | 81 | 93 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
