When to go · Monterrico
Monterrico in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). Across Guatemala: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). 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
- MonterricoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 16 days
- Pacific coast, Guatemala · Monterrico, El Paredónrainy
Hot black-sand beaches; turtle nesting Jul–Dec.
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 Monterrico, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 16
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). Across Guatemala: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.
January: Inside Monterrico's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).
Monterrico: 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