How warm is the Leeward Islands in August?

Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is August hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?

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 the Leeward Islands in August?

Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

The Leeward Islands in August

August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 45% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.

Typical dayB+11th of 12 months

Highs / water84°FSea 85°F

Rain chance45%on a given day

Waves3.8 fttypical

CrowdsModerateMexico summer vacation

Storm riskModeratehurricane season

The Leeward Islands month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

July: B+ · August: B+ · September: B+. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in August

Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Aug	This week
Le Beach Hotel	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Hôtel Royal Beach	A-	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Simpson Bay Suites	A-	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel	B+	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts	B+	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Four Seasons Resort Anguilla	B+	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-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 the Leeward Islands?: August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 45% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
How warm is the Leeward Islands in August?: Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is August hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?: 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 the Leeward Islands in August?: Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 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.