August weather forecast
Trinidad and Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago, August continues the prevailing patterns of the wet season. Temperatures throughout this month remain warm, usually oscillating from a mild 24°C (75.2°F) in the early hours to 31°C (87.8°F) at the height of the day. August does not register as the hottest or the coldest month, but it does maintain the consistently warm conditions typical of a tropical climate.

Both Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad, and Scarborough, the main city in Tobago, reflect the national climate averages for August. Being coastal cities, they enjoy a similar temperature range and the cooling influence of the sea. This maritime effect results in refreshing sea breezes that help mitigate the heat.

August experiences substantial rainfall typical of the wet season, with average precipitation levels typically ranging between 150mm (5.91") and 200mm (7.87"). Rain showers are a frequent occurrence and can be long-lasting. Despite the increase in rainfall, periods of sunshine continue to punctuate the rainy spells, offering a balance of weather conditions.

Wind speeds in August are slightly elevated, generally averaging 20km/h (12.4mph). The prevailing northeast trade winds provide a refreshing counterbalance to the warm temperatures and increased humidity associated with the wet season. Though August falls within the Atlantic hurricane season, Trinidad and Tobago's southern location largely shields it from significant hurricane activity.

Although August is one of the wettest months in Trinidad and Tobago, it can still be an appealing time to visit. The month coincides with the Emancipation Day celebrations, providing visitors with a chance to experience the country's vibrant culture. However, prospective visitors should be prepared for regular rain showers and plan activities with the weather in mind.

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• Port of Spain - August »
  The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Port of Spain is August, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.
• San Fernando - August »
  August and September, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. On the first day of August in San Fernando sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:29.
• Chaguanas - August »
  The month with the most sunshine in Chaguanas is August, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine. In Chaguanas in August, during 22.2 rainfall days, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arima - August »
  In Arima in August, it is raining for 22.2 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. In Arima the average sunshine duration in August is 11.1h.
• Couva - August »
  On the first day of August in Couva sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:29. The months with the most sunshine in Couva are August and September, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.
• Point Fortin - August »
  In Point Fortin during August, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. August in Point Fortin brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), nearly identical to the preceding month.
• Sangre Grande - August »
  August has the most sunshine of the year in Sangre Grande with an average of 11.1h of sunshine. The average relative humidity in August in Sangre Grande is 78%.
• Scarborough - August »
  March through June, August through October mark Scarborough's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F). Scarborough's peak temperatures tend to occur in March through June, August through October, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F).
• Penal - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Penal is August, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. August's weather in Penal records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing little deviation from July.
• Diego Martin - August »
  The month with the most sunshine in Diego Martin is August, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine. On the first day of August in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:30.