Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
British Indian Ocean Territory in August
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
136mm
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare British Indian Ocean Territory with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is close to British Indian Ocean Territory's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
August136mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of British Indian Ocean Territory's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMarch to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to British Indian Ocean Territory's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August28°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August68 weather score
August scores above British Indian Ocean Territory's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.