Antigua Guatemala in August
Green, wet and good value
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs.
August has lush scenery and lower prices than the dry season.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–24°C
- Wet, though a bit less than June and September.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, with some summer-holiday visitors.
- Prices
- $
- Low to moderate.
+Good prices and lush hills.
–Afternoon downpours.
My tip for August
Bring a light rain jacket every day.
- Budget
- Coffee farms
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in August
- Rainy season
- Rain usually falls in the afternoon, and mornings are often clear. June and September are the wettest.
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in August
In August Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 141 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- August is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Good prices and lush hills. The main downside: Afternoon downpours.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in August?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 141 mm of rain or snow. Wet, though a bit less than June and September. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, with some summer-holiday visitors. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in August?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low to moderate. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (August ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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Good prices and lush hills.
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