Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Guatemala in August
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 247mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
247mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 247mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Guatemala with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to June and August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August247mm average rain
August is wetter than Guatemala's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.8 hours average sun
August sits close to Guatemala's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August7°C average sea
August is close to Guatemala's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August50 weather score
August scores below Guatemala's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
