Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit George Town?
Calm — the typical August day in George Town is calmer than 84% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against George Town's own year — not a headcount.
August is George Town with the crowds gone — Calm on 24 of 31 days — 2 days run Busy or Packed, hot and wet, around 31°C / 88°F with rain on about 20 days.
Yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical August day in George Town is Calm, and only 2 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 31 °C by day, with rain on about 20 days. Cruise ships call on 12 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Thursday 19 August. Mid August is the month's quietest stretch in George Town — the typical day at 16%, against 22% in early August. The crush is at the harbourfront on multi-ship days; the quiet is at Seven Mile's unnamed stretches. The calmest day is Sunday 1 August, the busiest Thursday 19 August.
In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.
Among the 12 months we forecast for George Town, August ranks 11th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Thu 19 Aug, busier than 85% of the year; its lightest is Sun 1 Aug at 16%.
You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →
Pack for wet first — rain on 20 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
See water bottles →
How busy is George Town in August?
The busiest days are the 18th and 19th. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 1st–17th.
Cruise ships are in port on 12 of 31 days; the heaviest is Thu 19 Aug, 3 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 16% of the year and its heaviest at 85%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 13 hours.
Either side of it, July picks up.
Calm apart from 2 days — the 18th and 19th, which run busy or busier. Any other date works.
Sun 01 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Calm busier than 29% of days here · ⚓1
- Disney Destiny — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–17:00
Record George Town on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,476 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Venezia — guest capacity 4,232 08:00–16:00
Record George Town on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,232 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 07:00–15:00
Record George Town on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,690 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1
- Norwegian Aqua — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–16:00
Record George Town on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,571 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓2
- Disney Treasure — guest capacity 2,476 10:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber — guest capacity 2,698 08:00–16:00
Record George Town on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,174 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓2
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678
- Valiant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–17:00
Record George Town on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,448 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 17 Aug (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3
- Carnival Liberty — guest capacity 2,978 07:00–15:00
- Carnival Venezia — guest capacity 4,232 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Aqua — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–16:00
Record George Town on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,781 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Calm busier than 35% of days here · ⚓1
- Celebrity Reflection — guest capacity 3,046 07:00–16:00
Record George Town on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,046 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Calm busier than 29% of days here · ⚓1
- Disney Treasure — guest capacity 2,476 10:00–17:00
Record George Town on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,476 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–17:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Vista — guest capacity 3,934 08:00–16:00
Record George Town on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,934 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Calm busier than 29% of days here · ⚓1
- Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber — guest capacity 2,698 08:00–16:00
Record George Town on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,698 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Calm busier than 18% of days here · ⚓1
- Crystal Serenity — guest capacity 740 07:00–16:00
Record George Town on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 740 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Calm busier than 16% of days here
Record George Town on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/george-town-cayman/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in George Town?
Mid August is the month's quietest stretch in George Town — the typical day at 16%, against 22% in early August.
The upside of a quiet August
- The big-ticket sights are walk-ins now; the summer booking scramble is gone.
- Keep the days loose — decide over breakfast, not weeks ahead.
- Early on, you can have the busiest spots almost to yourself — bring a camera.
No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.
August weather in George Town
Real heat — around 31°C / 88°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 20 days, so keep a layer handy.
This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.
More about George Town in August
Based on: Cayman Islands' public holidays · the official air-arrivals pattern (Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, measured 2023–2025; Grand Cayman) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
