Guatemala Weather in August

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

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San José Pinula Guatemala

Thinking about venturing to Guatemala, Guatemala this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Guatemala in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in San José Pinula.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in San José Pinula with 217 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

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

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 San José Pinula)

January26°C (79°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°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
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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, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Guatemala (August)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (August)

San José Pinula

In August San José Pinula 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 unpleasant that month.

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Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
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26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
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Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
312 mm (12 in)
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Guatemala

In August Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
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July
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Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°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
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Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
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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
San José Pinula 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Guatemala 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Guatemala weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Guatemala, Guatemala generally has unpleasant weather conditions. San José Pinula sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

San José Pinula averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. San José Pinula records an average of 217 mm (8.5 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Guatemala, Guatemala.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in San José Pinula, August may not be the ideal time to visit Guatemala, Guatemala.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San José Pinula. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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