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Peten Weather in August

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

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Flores Tikal Jobompiche Laguna Yaxha

Planning a getaway to Peten, Guatemala this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Peten in August

Peten, Guatemala 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 (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Peten, Guatemala, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Laguna Yaxha with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in San José with 186 mm (7.3 in).

Explore Peten by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Peten — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flores)

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April38°C (100°F) May37°C (99°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Peten in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Peten.

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 Peten

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

Temperature range in Peten (August)

Precipitation variation in Peten (August)

Flores

In August Flores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Flores →

Tikal

In August Tikal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Tikal →

Jobompiche

In August Jobompiche generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Jobompiche →

Laguna Yaxha

In August Laguna Yaxha generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
209 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Laguna Yaxha →

El Remate

In August El Remate generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in El Remate →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flores 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Tikal 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Jobompiche 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Laguna Yaxha 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
El Remate 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
San José 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

Peten weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Peten, Guatemala in August. The popular destination of Flores averages 35°C (95°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

In Flores, the average daytime high in August is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Flores records an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Peten, Guatemala.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Peten, Guatemala?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Peten, Guatemala due to the typically poor weather in Flores.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Flores. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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