Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Ibiza?
Packed — August is Ibiza's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 87% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Ibiza's own year — not a headcount.
August 2027 is peak-season Ibiza: hot and dry, around 31°C / 87°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 18 of them Packed, the other 13 Busy.
No — not if you want Ibiza to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 31 °C by day, with rain on about 2 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Netherlands and Germany. Cruise ships call on 19 of the 31 days, 2 at once on Tuesday 3 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or June. The crush is at the famous calas at midday; the quiet is at the rural north. The calmest day is Sunday 29 August, the busiest Tuesday 3 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Ibiza, August ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 3 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Sun 29 Aug at 69%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 31°C by day.
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How busy is Ibiza in August?
The busiest days are the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 19 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,790 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 69% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 16th, 21st and 29th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Busy busier than 74% of days here · UK public holiday
Record Ibiza on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: UK public holiday; Germany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Toscana — guest capacity 5,322
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660
Record Ibiza on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,982 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 2 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
- MSC Musica — guest capacity 2,550 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,197 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 2 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 12:00–19:00
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014
Record Ibiza on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,414 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 7 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Ambition — guest capacity 1,248 10:00–23:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 11:00–19:00
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,782 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 7 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Toscana — guest capacity 5,322
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Ibiza on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,322 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 9 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Musica — guest capacity 2,550 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,550 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 9 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–03:00
Record Ibiza on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,014 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–03:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Europa 2 — guest capacity 516
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,790 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Busy busier than 71% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · Spain public holiday
Record Ibiza on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Toscana — guest capacity 5,322
Record Ibiza on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,322 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Musica — guest capacity 2,550 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,550 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–16:00
- Seven Seas Mariner — guest capacity 708 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,722 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 21 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 21 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
Record Ibiza on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,874 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Toscana — guest capacity 5,322
Record Ibiza on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,322 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Musica — guest capacity 2,550 12:00–23:00
Record Ibiza on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,550 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–03:00
Record Ibiza on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,014 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–03:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 28 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 12:00–23:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 12:00–22:00
Record Ibiza on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,614 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 28 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Busy busier than 69% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Ibiza on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2 · UK public holiday
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 12:00–20:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 13:00–21:00
Record Ibiza on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,664 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–21:00. Why: UK public holiday; Germany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Toscana — guest capacity 5,322
Record Ibiza on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,322 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/ibiza/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Ibiza?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Ibiza
Real heat — around 31°C / 87°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 2 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Ibiza in August
Based on: Spain's public holidays · school vacations across Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · 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.
