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Guatemala City in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Guatemala City in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Guatemala City, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Guatemala City in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Guatemala City in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 0 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 18 rainy days and 69 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guatemala City has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Guatemala City in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guatemala City for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +81°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +82°F.

Is Guatemala City warm or cold in August?

Guatemala City is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Guatemala City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Guatemala City in August

Guatemala City weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+54°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Rainfall
60 mm69 mm123 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%72%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
763
Rainy days
161821
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 69 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Guatemala City in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Guatemala City is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Guatemala City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Guatemala City wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Guatemala City?

This is the weather in Guatemala City in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+80°F
2 August
🌧️
+75°F
3 August
🌧️
+80°F
4 August
☁️
+82°F
5 August
☀️
+84°F
6 August
☀️
+80°F
7 August
☁️
+81°F
8 August
☁️
+82°F
9 August
☁️
+81°F
10 August
☁️
+82°F
11 August
☁️
+83°F
12 August
☁️
+84°F
13 August
☁️
+79°F
14 August
☁️
+81°F
15 August
☁️
+77°F
16 August
☁️
+80°F
17 August
☁️
+79°F
18 August
☁️
+81°F
19 August
☁️
+82°F
20 August
☁️
+83°F
21 August
☀️
+82°F
22 August
☁️
+81°F
23 August
☁️
+81°F
24 August
🌧️
+74°F
25 August
☁️
+81°F
26 August
☁️
+82°F
27 August
☁️
+81°F
28 August
🌧️
+80°F
29 August
☁️
+80°F
30 August
🌧️
+81°F
31 August
☁️
+82°F
In August 2023 Guatemala City had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Guatemala City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Guatemala City in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+75°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1213 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guatemala City in August:

Is August a good time to visit Guatemala City?

August is a really good time to go to Guatemala City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Guatemala City.

Can you sunbathe in Guatemala City in August?

August is warm in Guatemala City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Guatemala City rainy in August?

Guatemala City is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Guatemala City in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guatemala City in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Guatemala City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guatemala City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.