Weather in August in Peten
Are you planning a trip a to Peten in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Peten in August?
Peten is a region in Guatemala. August in Peten generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Flores. 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.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tikal with an average of 127 mm to heavy rainfall in San José with 186 mm.For specific regional insights in Peten for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Peten climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Peten?
Flores
In August Flores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tikal
In August Tikal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Remate
In August El Remate generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San José
In August San José generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santa Elena
In August Santa Elena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°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 Peten, in Guatemala.
Is August the best time to visit Peten?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Peten due to the typically poor weather in Flores.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Flores. In contrast, April, May, June, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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