Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Panajachel
Guatemala · Central America
Panajachel is most comfortable in the drier months around December to February. Typical daytime highs run about 69-73°F year-round. The air usually feels dry to comfortable. The wetter months are roughly May to October.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
56°F to 73°F
Rain
17 days/mo
Sunshine
10.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rain most days.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 62°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
18%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain31%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday72°F
Feels 74°F
Rain76%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Feels 71°F
Rain70%
Cloud87%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Feels 67°F
Rain36%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology