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Alta Verapaz Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alta Verapaz in August

Alta Verapaz, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. August in Alta Verapaz generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Antigua Guatemala to 29°C (84°F) in Lanquín. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Lanquín and 16°C (61°F) in Antigua Guatemala.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala City with an average of 183 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz Verapaz with 351 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Antigua Guatemala enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Alta Verapaz in August

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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 Alta Verapaz

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

Temperature range in Alta Verapaz (August)

Precipitation variation in Alta Verapaz (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 unpleasant that month.

« July
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
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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 tolerable 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
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Guatemala City →

Cobán

In August Cobán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
329 mm (13 in)
349 mm (14 in)
459 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cobán →

Lanquín

In August Lanquín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Lanquín →

Santa Cruz Verapaz

In August Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
328 mm (13 in)
351 mm (14 in)
443 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Cruz Verapaz →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alta Verapaz, in Guatemala.

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 Alta Verapaz in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Antigua Guatemala 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 208 mm (8.2 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)
Lanquín 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Santa Cruz Verapaz 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 351 mm (14 in)

Alta Verapaz weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in August?

In August, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Antigua Guatemala sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in August?

Daytime temperatures in Antigua Guatemala peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in August, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Alta Verapaz, Guatemala get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala peaks during August. Antigua Guatemala averages roughly 208 mm (8.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?

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

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

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