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Antigua Guatemala in August

Mixed month. Wet; landslide risk on roads.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
average high / low
Rain days
18
Crowds
Medium
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Antigua Guatemala

Wet; landslide risk on roads.

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Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Antigua GuatemalaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), 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)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • 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

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