Weather Forecast
ISSUED AT 04:22 PM
Date Wednesday 26th of August 2026
Meteorologist Stefan Dickson
FOR THE PERIOD: Tonight and Tomorrow
TRINIDAD,TOBAGO & THE Leeward Islands
Tonight: Generally settled apart from a few partly cloudy spells and showers over few areas. There is also a low (30%) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorm activity, especially over Tobago. Tomorrow: Generally sunny with the chance of showers over few areas. There is also a low (30%) chance of the odd heavy shower or thunderstorm, mainly near western areas of Trinidad and favouring the afternoon. Nighttime will be generally fair. N.B. Street flooding and gusty winds are possible in the event of heavy downpours
The Windward Islands
Tonight & Tomorrow: Partly cloudy/cloudy with periods of showers and the risk of isolated thunderstorms.
Temperature
Piarco Crown Point
LAST NIGHT MIN. TEMP. 27°C 27°C
FORECAST MAX. TEMP. 29°C 32°C
HEAT INDEX 40°C 39°C
Sunrise & Sunset
Sunrise
5:56 am
Sunset
6:18 pm
Tides
Tides ISSUED at 04:22 PM Wednesday, 26th of August 2026 and valid for 04:22 PM Thursday, 27th of August 2026
Port of Spain
High
03:17 am
04:09 pm
Low
09:46 am
09:53 pm
Scarborough
High
02:50 am
03:27 pm
Low
09:21 am
09:09 pm
Marine Conditions
Seas: Moderate
Waves:
OPEN WATERS Near 1.5m
SHELTERED AREAS Below 1.0m; Choppy near showers
Rainfall
24-Hours Rainfall (mm) ending 2pm Wednesday, 26th of August 2026
Piarco
27.4 mm
Crown Point
4.7 mm
Monthly Cumulative (2pm - 2pm)
Piarco
19.9mm
Crown Point
8.5mm
Extended Outlook
Thu 27th Aug 2026
Generally sunny with partly cloudy spells and showers over few areas. There is also a low (20%) chance of the odd heavy shower or thunderstorm, mainly near western areas of Trinidad. Nighttime will be partly cloudy with a few early night showers.
Piarco
33°C
25°C
Crown Point
32°C
26°C
Fri 28th Aug 2026
Generally sunny and hazy with partly cloudy spells and showers over few areas, favouring the afternoon. There is also a low (20%) chance of the odd heavy shower or thunderstorm. Nighttime will be generally fair apart from isolated showers.
Piarco
33°C
25°C
Crown Point
32°C
26°C
Tourism Weather Forecast
ISSUED AT 03:03 PM
Valid Period Tonight, through Thursday 27th August, 2026.
Meteorologist C.C.Dumas
Moderate Saharan Dust
Tonight

Fair but hazy with the isolated shower and a light breeze.

Persons sensitive to the atmospheric changes should take the necessary precautions.

Temperature: Low: 26°C
Humidity: 70-90
Additional Info: Today’s Maximum Temperature: 31.9°C 24-Hour Rainfall Ending 2 PM on 25/08/26: Nil Monthly Cumulative: 103.9mm
Tides
Spring tides in effect until Monday 31st August, 2026. All marine interests are advised to exercise caution, especially at high tide.
Wednesday, August 26
Scarborough
High
02:16
03:05
Low
08:56
08:36
Plymouth
High
01:33
02:38
Low
08:10
08:13
Charlotteville
High
02:03
03:08
Low
08:40
08:43
Thursday, August 27
Scarborough
High
02:50
03:27
Low
09:21
09:09
Plymouth
High
02:12
03:04
Low
08:41
08:48
Charlotteville
High
02:42
03:34
Low
09:11
09:18
Weather Outlook
Wednesday 26th August, 2026 (12-36 HR Outlook)

Partly cloudy with scattered showers. From late morning, some showers accompanying cloudy periods will get heavy and/or thundery. Partly cloudy/cloudy night with a few lingering showers.

Winds may gust in/near heavier showers/thunderstorms.

Mild Saharan Dust. Persons sensitive to the atmospheric changes should take the necessary precautions

Temperature
23°C - 30°C
Humidity
70-95%
Wind
05-35 km/h E- ESE
Seas
Moderate
Waves
In open waters: 1.5m – 2.0m, In sheltered areas: Up to 1.5m, occasionally choppy; Swell:0.6m – 1.2m,Swell period: 07- 09s; Spring tides in effect.
Sunrise/Sunset
05:53 AM / 06:16 PM
Heat Index
33°C
Additional Information
Tropical Wave
Thursday 27th August, 2026 (36 – 60 HR Outlook)

Mostly cloudy with a few showers and the isolated early morning thunderstorm becoming partly cloudy by late morning with isolated lingering showers. Fair to partly cloudy night with the isolated shower.  

Winds may gust in/near heavier showers and/or thunderstorms.

Mild Saharan Dust. Persons sensitive to the atmospheric changes should take the necessary precautions

Temperature
24°C - 29°C
Humidity
70-95%
Wind
05-30 km/h ESE-SSE
Seas
Slight to Moderate
Waves
In open waters: 1.0m – 1.5m, In sheltered areas: Near 1.0m, occasionally choppy; Swell:0.5m – 0.8m, Swell period: 07- 09s; Spring tides in effect.
Sunrise/Sunset
05:53 AM / 06:15 PM
Heat Index
32°C
Additional Information
Tropical Wave
Agromet Bulletin and Assessment Update

Dust Air Quality Index

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Extended Range Forecast

Sub-seasonal (week 3 and week 4 ahead) rainfall predictions for Trinidad and Tobago

The interactive map provides intra-seasonal rainfall climate information for decision-making in climate sensitive communities, where sub-seasonal forecasts are particularly well suited.

The interactive map shows the latest forecast for week 3 and week 4 ahead (i.e. the 7-day Saturday-Friday target period, 15-21 days and 22-28 days after the date the forecast is issued). New forecasts are issued weekly on Fridays.

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Terms and Definitions
Weather Terms
Partly Cloudy
Sky condition when between 3/8 and 5/8 of the sky is covered by clouds.
Mostly Cloudy
Sky condition when between 6/8 and 7/8 of the sky is covered by clouds.
Overcast
Sky condition when 8/8 of the sky is covered by clouds.
Precipitation Terms
Isolated
Probability of precipitation between 10% and 20%.
Scattered
Probability of precipitation between 30% and 50%.
Likely
Probability of precipitation between 60% and 70%.
Marine Terms
Slight Seas
Wave heights between 0.5 and 1.25 meters.
Moderate Seas
Wave heights between 1.25 and 2.5 meters.
Rough Seas
Wave heights between 2.5 and 4.0 meters.
Very Rough Seas
Wave heights between 4.0 and 6.0 meters.