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Panajachel weather in August (Solola, Guatemala)

Curious about the August weather in Panajachel? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Panajachel typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Panajachel in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 260 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Panajachel. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Panajachel climate page with graphs.

 

Panajachel, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 260 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guatemala in August

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Panajachel in August?

For visitors traveling to Panajachel, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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