Cuba's Cays in August
August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 88°F and about a 50% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
Cuba's Cays month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-78°F
- FebA-78°F
- MarA-80°F
- AprA-81°F
- MayA-83°F
- JunA-85°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugB+86°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctA-84°F
- NovA-82°F
- DecA-80°F
July: A- · August: B+ · September: B+. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Cuba's Cays in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Iberostar Selection Ensenachos | A- | SatBSunA-MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Iberostar Coral Ensenachos | A- | SatBSunA-MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Sol Cayo Santa María | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA |
| Meliá Cayo Santa María | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Cayo Santa María Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Gran Muthu Cayo Santa María | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Valentín Perla Blanca | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Meliá Las Dunas | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in August
Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Cuba's Cays?
- August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 88°F and about a 50% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is Cuba's Cays in August?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 88°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in Cuba's Cays?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Cuba's Cays in August?
- Typically busy, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Cuba's Cays: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 43 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.