CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (38,516)	$ 88,089	$ 79,549	$ 193,673
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,063	5,569	11,247	10,478
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(2,916)	(2,238)	(1,494)	509
Reclassification of net losses realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments, net of tax	1,510	1,422	3,570	381
Actuarial gains, net of tax		981		981
Total other comprehensive income	657	5,734	13,323	12,349
Comprehensive (loss) income	(37,859)	93,823	92,872	206,022
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	151	(444)	294	(707)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ (38,010)	$ 94,267	$ 92,578	$ 206,729