Cat Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cat Island, the Bahamas in August.

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Old Bight Arthur's Town

Thinking about venturing to Cat Island, the Bahamas this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cat Island in August

Cat Island, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. August in Cat Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Old Bight. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Cat Island, the Bahamas. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Cat Island, the Bahamas, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Old Bight with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Arthur's Town with 110 mm (4.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Cat Island in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cat Island

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Cat Island, the Bahamas?

Temperature range in Cat Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Cat Island (August)

Old Bight

In August Old Bight generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
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July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Old Bight →

Arthur's Town

In August Arthur's Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Arthur's Town →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cat Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Old Bight 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Arthur's Town 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Cat Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cat Island, the Bahamas in August?

In August, Cat Island, the Bahamas generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Old Bight sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Cat Island, the Bahamas in August?

In Old Bight, the average daytime high in August is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Cat Island, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Cat Island, the Bahamas. Average rainfall in Old Bight sits around 106 mm (4.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cat Island, the Bahamas?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Old Bight, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cat Island, the Bahamas.

On average, the best time to visit Cat Island, the Bahamas is in January, February, March, April, May, June and December with generally perfect weather in Old Bight. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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