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Lake Yojoa in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Honduras overall
Prices
Medium
Honduras overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lake Yojoa

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Lake YojoaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 days
  • Western highlands, Honduras · Copán Ruinas, Gracias, Lake Yojoarainy

    Mild at 600–1,500 m; afternoon storms May–Oct; smoke from field burning in April.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Honduras overall
Medium
Prices · Honduras overall
Medium

Honduras overall: Hot; hurricane risk rising; mainland rains.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lake Yojoa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 13

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).

January: Inside Lake Yojoa's best window: Nov–Apr.

Lake Yojoa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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