SeasonMapFlying Fish Cove (The Settlement) weather in August
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August in Flying Fish Cove: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Flying Fish Cove · #299 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Flying Fish Cove climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Flying Fish Cove in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Flying Fish Cove's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherFlying Fish Cove's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Flying Fish Cove in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season
1 May – 31 OctThe middle of the year is the least humid and the calmest, which is when the diving off the drop-off is at its best and the walking tracks are not mud. No crabs on the move, though.
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Flying Fish Cove in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Flying Fish Cove?
- August in Flying Fish Cove: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Flying Fish Cove on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Flying Fish Cove in August?
- In August, Flying Fish Cove averages a daily high of 25.2°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 31.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Flying Fish Cove in August?
- Flying Fish Cove has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in August.