California Lighthouse
The California Lighthouse is a 30-meter tall lighthouse built in 1914. As a cultural heritage monument in Noord, it is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Aruba remains warm throughout the year, with average temperatures between 26°C and 28°C. The best time to visit is during the drier months from February through April, when rainfall occurs on only 1 to 4 days. Travelers should prepare for more frequent rain during October and November, which see rain on 15 to 16 days respectively.
The lighthouse is situated on the northwest tip of the island. It is located 13 km from Queen Beatrix International Airport and 11 km from the capital, Oranjestad. It is feasible to combine a visit to the lighthouse with a stop at the Alto Vista Chapel, which is 6.1 km away. For those planning a longer excursion, Arikok National Park is 18.7 km away, and the Quadiriki Caves are 20.6 km from the lighthouse.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 29 | 58 | 81 | 92 | 87 |
| 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.
