August weather forecastPanajachel, Guatemala
August
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Panajachel, Guatemala
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
