River Tube in Belize
The best time to visit Belize and to River Tube is from December to mid-April, this is the dry season. If you like to avoid the crowds we recommend visiting May and early June.
August in San Ignacio brings very high temperatures around 34°C (93°F) during the day, dropping to 23°C (73°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 119 mm (4.7 in) for the month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San Ignacio. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Ignacio - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for San Ignacio spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in San Ignacio between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Belize and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Belize in August →
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).
Get ready for hot weather in August! Lightweight, breathable fabrics are your best friend during this month. Cotton and linen shirts, shorts, sundresses, and sandals will keep you comfortable. Light colors help reflect the heat, avoid wearing black. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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