Escuintla Department Weather in August

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

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Iztapa Escuintla

Considering a trip to Escuintla Department, Guatemala this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Escuintla Department in August

Escuintla Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. August in Escuintla Department generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Iztapa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Iztapa with an average of 224 mm (8.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Escuintla with 330 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Escuintla Department 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 Escuintla Department

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

Temperature range in Escuintla Department (August)

Precipitation variation in Escuintla Department (August)

Iztapa

In August Iztapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
335 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Iztapa →

Escuintla

In August Escuintla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
192 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
330 mm (13 in)
416 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Escuintla →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Escuintla Department, 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 Escuintla Department in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Iztapa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Escuintla 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 330 mm (13 in)

Escuintla Department weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Escuintla Department, Guatemala in August?

In August, Escuintla Department, Guatemala generally has poor weather conditions. Iztapa sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Escuintla Department, Guatemala in August?

Iztapa averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Escuintla Department, Guatemala get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Iztapa records an average of 224 mm (8.8 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Escuintla Department, Guatemala.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Escuintla Department, Guatemala?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Escuintla Department, Guatemala with often poor weather in Iztapa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Iztapa. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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