When to go · Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala in August
Mixed month. Wet; landslide risk on roads.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Wet; landslide risk on roads.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Antigua GuatemalaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 18 days
Wet season season
Green valleys, fewer tourists, mornings usually still clear and walkable.
Watch: Reliable afternoon storms from about 14:00; plan outdoor time before lunch.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- Medium
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Medium
Guatemala overall: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antigua Guatemala, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 18
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Wet; landslide risk on roads.
January: Dry, sunny days, cold nights.
Antigua Guatemala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast