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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 55/100

Bridgetown in August

Fair · 55/100Beach 70/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation167 mm19 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
13.11° N, 59.62° WElevation 10 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
When to goBridgetown · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Bridgetown averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 167 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Bridgetown. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:21 local time, giving 12 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%72%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 70/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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·Questions

Bridgetown in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Bridgetown?

August scores 55/100 for Bridgetown, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Bridgetown in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Bridgetown in August?

Bridgetown receives about 167 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Bridgetown in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.