Retalhuleu weather in August (Guatemala)

Is August a good time to explore Retalhuleu weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Retalhuleu usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 22°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Retalhuleu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 410 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Retalhuleu. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Retalhuleu climate page with graphs.

 

Retalhuleu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 410 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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