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USA · Ships call at Port Canaveral, Florida
Hottest month, hurricane season
August is inside the Atlantic hurricane season. A storm can change a port day or the whole route, so keep your plans here flexible.
Port Canaveral in August offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 83°F and comfortable lows near 80°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 4 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Hottest month, hurricane season.
Crowds are moderate in August, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during August, with the date each one leaves port.
Eastern Caribbean
Carnival Cruises
Sails Jul 24, 2027
Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Jul 24, 2027
Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
NCL Cruises
Sails Jul 25, 2027
Perfect Day Cococay & Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Jul 25, 2027
Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Jul 25, 2027
Perfect Day At Cococay & Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Jul 28, 2027
Port Canaveral is on Florida’s Space Coast, about 45 minutes to an hour east of Orlando International Airport. More cruises start here than anywhere else on our schedule except Miami. Many cruisers pair the trip with a few days in Orlando, or spend the day before at Cocoa Beach or Kennedy Space Center.
The average high temperature in Port Canaveral during August is 83°F, with a low of 80°F.
Port Canaveral typically sees 4 days of rain in August. Hottest month, hurricane season.
For a August cruise to Port Canaveral, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.