Aruba has a hot, dry, maritime climate shaped by steady trade winds and very limited rainfall. The island is small and climatically uniform, so residents experience little regional variation across the country. Temperatures stay warm year-round, with only a modest seasonal swing between summer and winter. Aruba is commonly classified as a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), with annual rainfall typically in the low hundreds of millimeters and high sunshine levels. For expats and potential residents, this means abundant sunshine, persistent breezes, and a generally dry environment that feels warm but often less oppressive than inland tropical heat. The main lifestyle trade-off is water scarcity and a landscape that is naturally arid rather than lush.