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Turks and Caicos in August
What August is really like in Turks and Caicos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. The hottest month with the warmest sea; tropical storm risk rises.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Turks and Caicos: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Spring (April–June). Warm, calm and dry with lower rates; arguably the best balance of weather, sea conditions and price.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Spiny lobster season opens (usually 1 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Taylor Bay
Next to Sapodilla Bay, Taylor Bay has extraordinarily shallow, clear water that stays knee-deep for a long way out, with almost no waves.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Nature · Blue Hills
Northwest Point Marine National Park
Visit by dive boat rather than driving the rough roads unless you have a suitable vehicle and local advice.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Experience · The Bight
Island Fish Fry at Bight Park
A weekly evening gathering at Bight Park where local vendors cook fried fish, jerk chicken and conch, with live music, junkanoo performers and craft stalls.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Museum · Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos National Museum
Combine it with a walk along Front Street's colonial buildings and the old salt ponds on a Grand Turk day trip.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Turks and Caicos.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June are better overall. Compare every month.
Turks and Caicos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month with the warmest sea; tropical storm risk rises.
+How warm is Turks and Caicos in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Turks and Caicos in August?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.