Weather in August in Alta Verapaz
Are you planning a trip a to Alta Verapaz in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alta Verapaz in August?
Alta Verapaz 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 27°C in Santa Cruz Verapaz to 29°C in Lanquín. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Lanquín and 17°C in Santa Cruz Verapaz.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala City with an average of 183 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz Verapaz with 351 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 192 hours of sunshine in Guatemala City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alta Verapaz in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alta Verapaz climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 4 most popular destinations in Alta Verapaz?
Guatemala City
In August Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cobán
In August Cobán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lanquín
In August Lanquín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Santa Cruz Verapaz
In August Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alta Verapaz, in Guatemala.
Is August the best time to visit Alta Verapaz?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Guatemala City, August might be a good time to visit Alta Verapaz. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Guatemala City. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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