August could be a good time to visit Tortola, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +29°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tortola has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Tortola in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tortola for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +29°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.
Is Tortola warm or cold in August?
Tortola is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Tortola, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Tortola in August
Tortola weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+21°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
75 mm
91 mm
123 mm
Wind
6 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
3
3
3
Rainy days
26
26
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 91 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Tortola in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tortola is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Tortola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 110 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tortola wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 127 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Tortola?
This is the weather in Tortola in August 2024:
1 August
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+29°C
2 August
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+29°C
3 August
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+29°C
4 August
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+29°C
5 August
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+29°C
6 August
☁️
+30°C
7 August
🌧️
+29°C
8 August
🌧️
+29°C
9 August
🌧️
+29°C
10 August
🌧️
+30°C
11 August
☀️
+29°C
12 August
🌧️
+29°C
13 August
☁️
+29°C
14 August
☁️
+30°C
15 August
☀️
+29°C
16 August
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+29°C
17 August
🌧️
+29°C
18 August
🌧️
+29°C
19 August
☁️
+30°C
20 August
🌧️
+29°C
21 August
☁️
+29°C
22 August
🌧️
+29°C
23 August
☁️
+29°C
24 August
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+29°C
25 August
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+29°C
26 August
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+29°C
27 August
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+30°C
28 August
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+30°C
29 August
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+30°C
30 August
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+29°C
31 August
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+29°C
In August 2024 Tortola had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tortola climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tortola in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2014 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 468 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1202 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tortola in August:
Is August a good time to visit Tortola?
It’s always a good time to visit Tortola, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tortola in August?
August is warm in Tortola. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tortola rainy in August?
Tortola is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Tortola in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tortola in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tortola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
