The Corn Islands in August
August is a middling month for the Corn Islands: a typical day grades B-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 84°F and about a 87% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).
The Corn Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB82°F
- FebB+81°F
- MarB+82°F
- AprB+82°F
- MayB+84°F
- JunB-83°F
- JulB-83°F
- AugB-84°F
- SepB-84°F
- OctB-84°F
- NovB-83°F
- DecB-83°F
July: B- · August: B- · September: B-. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are July and November.
Best beaches in the Corn Islands in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Yemaya Island Hideaway | B | SatBSunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+ |
| Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa | B | SatB+SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+ |
| Little Corn Island Beach and Bungalow | B | SatBSunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+ |
| Beach View Hotel | B- | SatB-SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+ |
| Arena's Beach | B- | SatB-SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+ |
| Big Corn Island Beach Resorts | B- | SatB-SunB-MonC+TueBWedB+ |
| Lodge at Long Bay / Treehouse | B- | SatC+SunB+MonC+TueBWedB+ |
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
Elsewhere in Central & South America, Belize (B+), Roatán & the Bay Islands (B) and Panama's Pacific beaches (B) usually grade higher in August. Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit the Corn Islands?
- August is a middling month for the Corn Islands: a typical day grades B-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 84°F and about a 87% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).
- How warm is the Corn Islands in August?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in the Corn Islands?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is the Corn Islands in August?
- Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 7 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.