Quetzaltenango Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Quetzaltenango in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Quetzaltenango.

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

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 340 mm (13 in) in Quetzaltenango.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Quetzaltenango receives about 185 hours of sunlight in August, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Quetzaltenango by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Quetzaltenango in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Quetzaltenango

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

Quetzaltenango

In August Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
185 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
340 mm (13 in)
456 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
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Weather conditions
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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.

Quetzaltenango weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala generally has poor weather conditions. Quetzaltenango sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

In Quetzaltenango, the average daytime high in August is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, with Quetzaltenango averaging around 340 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Quetzaltenango. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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