SeasonMapGrand Baie weather in August
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August in Grand Baie: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Grand Baie · #127 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Grand Baie climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Grand Baie 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 Grand Baie'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).
Fair weatherGrand Baie's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Grand Baie in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The south-east trades
15 May – 31 Oct · usuallyWind seasonThe trade winds blow through the winter and the island reorganises around them. Grand Baie sits on the sheltered north coast, which is why the dive boats and the island-hopping trips leave from here.
- Nature
Humpbacks off the west coast
1 Jul – 31 Oct · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks pass along the west coast through the winter, and the boats that go out to them leave from Black River, an hour and a half down the coast rather than from Grand Baie itself.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Grand Baie — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Grand Baie?
Grand Baie in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Grand Baie?
- August in Grand Baie: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Grand Baie on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Grand Baie in August?
- In August, Grand Baie averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 20.5°C, with about 13.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Grand Baie in August?
- Grand Baie has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.
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