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Puerto Barrios in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 27°C (81°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Puerto Barrios

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Puerto BarriosHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 8 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 Puerto Barrios, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 8 (better)

    Jan: 12

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).

January: Inside Puerto Barrios's best window: Mar–May, Nov–Feb.

Puerto Barrios: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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