What's The Weather Like In Varadero In August?
Rain
August is the month that you may experience cyclones and hurricanes in this part of the Caribbean. You can expect up to 11 days of rain with an average rainfall of 20mm falling over the month. This could increase towards the end of the month when rainfall increases for the wettest part of the year ending in October.
The increased rainfall and heat means increased humidity and with the possibility of bad weather, particularly near the coastal areas, other activities are recommended if you visit at this time of year. The weather is still warm and you would be unlucky to get stuck in the middle of a cyclone or hurricane.
Temperature
The average temperature has increased again to 27°C that is the highest reached. This temperature will remain until the end of September when it will start to drop slightly towards the end of the year and the dry season. Average high/low temperatures are 22°C and 31°C with night time lows steadily climbing each month to the September high of 23°C.
Humidity
The average humidity will start to rise from 80% at the end of the month to the season high of 85% seen in September and October.
Sea Temperature
August has the highest average sea temperature of 30°C that will start to drop by a degree next month to the yearly low of 24°C seen in February.
Sunshine Hours
Average sunshine hours are up and down due to the tropical storms and this month sees sunshine hours of 8 per day. This may increase towards 9 hours at the end of the month when it goes up to that figure for September.
Fog
As with all the months in Varadero, foggy days persist again with 20 foggy days in August. This will drop slightly from now till the end of the year.
Varadero Hotels In August
Melia Las Antilles
Melia Las Antilles is your all inclusive adults only dream destination in Varadero. You can stay in a 3 storey bungalow or a room in the hotel complex. All rooms are air conditioned with a minibar stocked daily, coffee making facilities, bathroom and ironing board. Eat at one of the 3 restaurants specialising in international, Caribbean and Italian cuisine. Enjoy a drink at one of the 5 bars including a pool bar and beach bar.
There are 2 pools with hydro massage centres, lots of shady areas with sun lounges and chairs for relaxation in the tropical lush gardens. You have direct access to the beach just 100 metres away and a range of non-motorised water sports such as catamaran, kayak, pedal boats and wind surfing. The Club House is an entertainment hub with lots of activities during the day and evenings.
Melia Internacional Varadero
Melia Internacional Varadero is an all inclusive resort famous for its Continental Cabaret Show. All rooms are air conditioned with private bathrooms and the price includes non-motorised water sports at the famous Varadero Beach, daily activities and entertainment.
Enjoy a swim in the pool and a meal in the restaurant and snack bar. Drinks are all included and the range includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You are able to book a tour to other parts of the area from the tour desk.
Things To Do In Varadero In August
Dolphin Sea Aquarium
If you want the excitement of Swimming with dolphins in Varadero visit the dolphin sea-aquarium located on Varadero Beach at Autopista Sur. Enjoy one of the 3 daily shows and the take the opportunity for a 45 minute swim with these amazing creatures.
Cactus Patriarch
In the grounds of one of the resorts in Varadero, Ocean Varadero is the Cactus Patriarch, a 500 year old cactus with an extensive root system. This is worth a look if you are in the area.
Tour de Azucar
Sugar cane tour or Tour de Azucar is located 20 kilometres away at Cardenas where you visit the Jose Smith Comas sugar mill. This is a half day excursion where you will learn all about the sugar mill and sugar cane and drink some fresh cane juice known as Guarapo.
