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Lanquín in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–May (drier, pools clearest)). Across Guatemala: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
21
Crowds
Medium
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

MixedGuatemala month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–May (drier, pools clearest)). Across Guatemala: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • LanquínHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 21 days

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 Lanquín, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Mixed

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Feb: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 21

    Feb: 9 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Feb: 0

August: Outside the best window (Feb–May (drier, pools clearest)). Across Guatemala: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.

February: Inside Lanquín's best window: Feb–May (drier, pools clearest).

Lanquín: 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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