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 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is August, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation. The high-temperature during August is 31.7°C (89.1°F) and the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).
• San Fernando - August »
  In San Fernando, during August, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. In San Fernando the average seawater temperature in August is 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Chaguanas - August »
  On the first day of August in Chaguanas sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:29. The transition from July to August in Chaguanas sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month.
• Arima - August »
  On the first day of August in Arima sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:28. The average sunshine duration in August in Arima is 11.1h.
• Couva - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Couva is August, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. The months with the most sunshine in Couva are August and September, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.
• Point Fortin - August »
  August and September, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago. In Point Fortin, in August, during 21.9 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sangre Grande - August »
  In Sangre Grande in August, during 22.2 rainfall days, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In August, the average relative humidity in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago, is 78%.
• Scarborough - August »
  Scarborough witnesses its peak temperatures during March through June, August through October, when the average high-temperature reaches 31°C (87.8°F). August and September, with an average sea temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Scarborough.
• Penal - August »
  August and September, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago. On the first day of August in Penal sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:28.
• Diego Martin - August »
  August, the peak of the wet season in Diego Martin, holds the record for maximum rainfall days and the highest temperature peak at 30.1°C (86.2°F). August has the most sunshine of the year in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.