August (along with July) is the hottest month of the year in Bermuda. The average daily high temperature is 30°C (86°F) and the average daily low temperature is 26°C (79°F).
Tourists are on the island in significant numbers. The great weather means hotel rates and airfares are high.
The water is also at its warmest (28°C / 82°F). It’s a great time to go snorkelling, although visibility has dropped to around 75 feet.
Visitors can expect around eight hours of sunshine every day.
Sunrise is around 6.45 am and sunset about 8 pm. A complete list of sunrise and sunset times can be found here.
The most severe sun is between 10 am and 2 pm. To avoid sunburn use a sunblock and take extra care with areas that don’t normally see the sun.
August is one of the most humid months of the year.
The month falls within official hurricane season, though the likelihood of one (still rare) is higher later in the year.
Events taking place in August include Harbour Nights.
In August 1934 American explorer and marine biologist Charles William Beebe descended 3,028 feet into the ocean off the coast of Bermuda in spherical submersible called the Bathysphere. He set the world record for the deepest dive by a human. A replica of the Bathysphere is on display at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
Bermuda’s highest ever recorded temperature (34°C/93°F) occurred in August 1989.
Average Daily Temperature in August
The average daily temperature in August is 28°C (82°F); similar to July.
| Month | Average Temperature (C) | Average Temperature (F) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 66 |
| February | 18 | 64 |
| March | 19 | 66 |
| April | 21 | 70 |
| May | 23 | 73 |
| June | 26 | 79 |
| July | 28 | 82 |
| August | 28 | 82 |
| September | 27 | 81 |
| October | 25 | 77 |
| November | 22 | 72 |
| December | 20 | 68 |
| Average Temperature | 23 | 73 |
| Minimum Average Temperature | 18 | 64 |
| Maximum Average Temperature | 28 | 82 |
Average Daily High and Low Temperature
The average daily high temperature in August is 30°C (86°F). The average daily low is 26°C (79°F).
| Month | High (C) | Low (C) | High (F) | Low (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 17 | 70 | 63 |
| February | 21 | 16 | 70 | 61 |
| March | 21 | 16 | 70 | 61 |
| April | 22 | 18 | 72 | 64 |
| May | 25 | 20 | 77 | 68 |
| June | 28 | 23 | 82 | 73 |
| July | 30 | 25 | 86 | 77 |
| August | 30 | 26 | 86 | 79 |
| September | 29 | 25 | 84 | 77 |
| October | 27 | 23 | 81 | 73 |
| November | 24 | 20 | 75 | 68 |
| December | 22 | 18 | 72 | 64 |
Average Water Temperature
The ocean is the warmest it will get all year. The average water temperature in Bermuda in August is 28°C (82°F).
| Month | Average Temperature (C) | Average Temperature (F) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 68 |
| February | 20 | 68 |
| March | 20 | 68 |
| April | 21 | 70 |
| May | 22 | 72 |
| June | 24 | 75 |
| July | 27 | 81 |
| August | 28 | 82 |
| September | 27 | 81 |
| October | 26 | 79 |
| November | 24 | 75 |
| December | 22 | 72 |
| Average Temperature | 23 | 74 |
| Minimum Temperature | 20 | 68 |
| Maximum Temperature | 28 | 82 |
Average Monthly Rain
There is no rainy season as such in Bermuda. In recent years, August has been the island’s wettest month. When it rains, it will more than likely be a short, heavy downpour that will quickly dissipate.
| Month | Average Monthly Rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 4 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 6 |
| October | 6 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 3 |
| Average | 5 |
Average Sunshine Hours
Expect around eight hours of sun on an average day in August.
| Month | Average Daily Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 8 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 7 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 6 |
| December | 5 |
| Annual Average | 7 |
