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🚢 Cruise · Summer routes (May–Aug)

What to wear on a cruise in August

Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsPeak season

August averages for San Juan, Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Source

August is hot and busy; Caribbean hurricane risk is rising. Alaska is still mild but wetter. Pack for heat plus a rain layer.

☀️ By day

Northern Europe and the Baltic: light layers and a rain jacket. Mediterranean: linen.

🌙 Evening

A light layer for sea breezes.

What's on in August

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Hurricane season ramps up

August to October

Caribbean sailings can reroute. Pack versatile outfits and a rain jacket.

August packing essentials

Your August outfit list

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Dress code

  • Formal/elegant nights (usually 1–2 per week): cocktail dress or smart outfit for women, suit or dress shirt and trousers for men.
  • Main dining rooms ask for no swimwear, tank tops for men or flip-flops at dinner.
  • Cover up when walking through the ship from the pool.

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Good weather elsewhere in August

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