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Guatemala Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guatemala in August.

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Planning a getaway to Guatemala this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Guatemala in August

In August, Guatemala experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Quetzaltenango at 23°C (73°F) to very hot in Laguna Yaxha at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Laguna Yaxha and 14°C (57°F) in Quetzaltenango.

To explore the conditions in Guatemala in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Laguna Yaxha with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Retalhuleu with 410 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Antigua Guatemala sees around 192 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Guatemala by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guatemala - and find the best time to visit. (based on Antigua Guatemala)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guatemala in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Guatemala.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Guatemala

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Guatemala?

Temperature range in Guatemala (August)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (August)

Antigua Guatemala

In August Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
192 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
309 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Antigua Guatemala →

Guatemala City

In August Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
192 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
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Panajachel

In August Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
185 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
260 mm (10 in)
378 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
25 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Panajachel →

Flores

In August Flores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Quetzaltenango

In August Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
185 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
340 mm (13 in)
456 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Quetzaltenango →

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In our records: Guatemala August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Guatemala in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest August day in Guatemala brought 276 mm (11 in) in Retalhuleu on August 16, 2008.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guatemala in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Antigua Guatemala 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Panajachel 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Flores 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Cobán 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 349 mm (14 in)
Guatemala City 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Rio Dulce Town 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 284 mm (11 in)

Guatemala weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guatemala in August?

Expect mixed weather across Guatemala in August. The popular destination of Antigua Guatemala averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Guatemala in August?

In Antigua Guatemala, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Guatemala get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Antigua Guatemala records an average of 208 mm (8.2 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Guatemala.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Guatemala?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Guatemala due to the typically mixed weather in Antigua Guatemala.

On average, the best time to visit Guatemala is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally excellent weather in Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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