Best Beach Destinations in August
8 destinations ranked by rain and storm risk
| # | Destination | High / Low | Rain | Sea | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aruba | 85.2° / 80.4° | 7.8d | 82.9°F | none observed |
| 2 | Cabo San Lucas | 88.9° / 79.9° | 8.1d | 87.4°F | elevated |
| 3 | Maui | 79.4° / 69.4° | 17.3d | 81.6°F | none observed |
| 4 | Cancún | 86.4° / 79.2° | 20.5d | 86.6°F | low |
| 5 | Punta Cana | 84.5° / 78.9° | 20.1d | 85.3°F | elevated |
| 6 | Jamaica (Montego Bay) | 88.4° / 77.8° | 24.2d | 86.4°F | low |
| 7 | Orlando | 88.4° / 75.3° | 23.5d | inland | elevated |
| 8 | Puerto Vallarta | 86° / 75.4° | 27.4d | 89.1°F | low |
The best beach weather in August is in Aruba: 7.8 rain days, highs of 85.2°F and sea temperature of 82.9°F. Cabo San Lucas and Maui follow. The wettest choice is Puerto Vallarta at 27.4 rain days.
Storm activity is elevated or high in August at Cabo San Lucas, Punta Cana and Orlando, so book flexibly there. The warmest sea is at Puerto Vallarta, 89.1°F.
Destinations are ranked by rain days, with extra weight where tropical storms were recorded nearby. Temperature is shown but not scored, since the right amount of heat is a matter of taste. Open any destination for the full August numbers and a rain-odds calculator for your dates.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place for beach weather in August?
Aruba, with 7.8 rain days and no recorded storm activity in August. Cabo San Lucas is second.
Which beach destination is driest in August?
Aruba, with about 7.8 rain days on average. Puerto Vallarta is the wettest of the 8 at 27.4.
Is there hurricane risk in August?
Yes at Cabo San Lucas, Punta Cana and Orlando, where recorded storm activity is elevated or high. The others show little or none.