August weather forecast
Panajachel, Guatemala

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Weather in August

August in Panajachel witnesses another escalation in rainfall, reaching an average of 267mm (10.51"). Although this is a surge compared to July, it doesn't match the peak months of May and June. Nonetheless, the city continues to sustain its wet season without significant hindrance to daily activities. Even under the grip of the rainy season, August offers ample opportunity to engage in local attractions.

Temperature

The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 13.1°C (55.6°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Panajachel, Guatemala, in August, it is raining for 28 days, with typically 267mm (10.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Panajachel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263.6 days and collects up to 2061mm (81.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Panajachel, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Panajachel is 9.9h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Panajachel. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Panajachel?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 13.1°C (55.6°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Panajachel?

In Panajachel, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Panajachel?

In Panajachel, in August, during 28 rainfall days, 267mm (10.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Panajachel?

The average day length in August is 12h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Panajachel?

On the first day of August in Panajachel, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Panajachel have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Panajachel, Guatemala, is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Panajachel?

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Panajachel.

What is the UV index reading in August in Panajachel?

In Panajachel, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average temperature in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average pressure in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average wind speed in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average humidity in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average rainfall in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in August: 267mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in August: 28 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average UV index in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in August
Panajachel, Guatemala

Average visibility in August - Panajachel, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

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