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When to go · Elbow Cay

Elbow Cay in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (hurricane risk).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Medium
The Bahamas overall
Prices
Medium
The Bahamas overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Elbow Cay

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (hurricane risk).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Elbow CayHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · The Bahamas overall
Medium
Prices · The Bahamas overall
Medium

The Bahamas overall: Hurricane risk rising; Emancipation Day and Fox Hill Day.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Elbow Cay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 11

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (hurricane risk).

January: Inside Elbow Cay's best window: Dec–May.

Elbow Cay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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