Best Beaches in South America in August

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These are the best beaches in South America in August, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in South America in August

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    9.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 81% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a perfect time for sunbathing in State of Maranhao. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Maranhao with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.9hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in State of Ceara. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (79°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Ceara with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 28°C (83°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    8.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (83°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Pernambuco. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Pernambuco with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (93°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    5.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in La Guajira. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in La Guajira with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 25°C (78°F) Air
    22°C (71°F) Sea
    7.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.7hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Rio de Janeiro. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). August is a good month for swimming in State of Rio de Janeiro with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    8.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.6hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in State of Sao Paulo. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). August is a slightly chilly month for swimming in State of Sao Paulo.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    7.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Tayrona National Park. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). August is a good month for swimming in Tayrona National Park with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 5.9cm (2.3inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Aragua. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in Aragua with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    5.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Galapagos Islands. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). August is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Galapagos Islands.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 11.6cm (4.6inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 13.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Rio Grande do Norte. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Rio Grande do Norte with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 11.6cm (4.6inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 13.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Natal. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Natal with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    21°C (70°F) Sea
    5.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 3.2cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bolivar. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). August is a good month for swimming in Bolivar with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    8.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 10.1cm (4.0inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 14.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Margarita Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (77°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Margarita Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    20°C (69°F) Sea
    4.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    5.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 38% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Choco. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). August is a pleasant month for swimming in Choco though some people may prefer warmer water.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    25°C (78°F) Sea
    4.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in State of Sergipe. Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (78°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Sergipe with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    7.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 60% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 10.1cm (4.0inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 14.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Los Roques. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Los Roques with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    25°C (78°F) Sea
    8.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 12cm (4.7inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Bahia. Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (78°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Bahia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    2.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.9 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Manabi. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Manabi for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 28°C (83°F) Air
    26°C (80°F) Sea
    7.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (83°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 13.4cm (5.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 16.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Paraiba. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Paraiba with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Santa Catarina. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). August is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in State of Santa Catarina for prolonged periods of time.

  • 30°C (87°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    5.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 15.1cm (5.9inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in San Andres. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in San Andres with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 28°C (82°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    4.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in State of Espirito Santo. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in State of Espirito Santo with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 28°C (82°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.1 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 13.4cm (5.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 17.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Ipojuca. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (79°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Ipojuca with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    9.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 25.2cm (9.9inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate tropical showers. There are 20.2 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Alagoas. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in State of Alagoas with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 19°C (65°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    3.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lima. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Lima for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    2.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Ica. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Ica for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.1 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 53% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 12.8cm (5.0inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Rio Grande do Sul. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). August is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in State of Rio Grande do Sul for prolonged periods of time.

  • 15°C (60°F) Air
    11°C (51°F) Sea
    5.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in La Serena. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). August is too cold for swimming in La Serena for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    12°C (54°F) Sea
    5.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Rocha. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (54°F). August is too cold for swimming in Rocha for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 15°C (59°F) Air
    10°C (50°F) Sea
    4.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    1.9 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (59°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Valparaiso. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). August is too cold for swimming in Valparaiso for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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