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Belmopan Weather in August

Belmopan in August

The short of it: Belmopan in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 73° · rain 7.4 in. · daylight 12 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & January

August in Belmopan brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 73°, with about 7.4 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.4 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-August, 22 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Belmopan runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Roaring Creek, 2 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Belmopan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.4 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Roaring CreekCayo District2 mi W91°73°7.2 in.
Cotton TreeCayo District4 mi ENE91°73°7.5 in.
CameloteCayo District4 mi WSW91°73°7.4 in.
Teakettle VillageCayo District6 mi WSW91°72°7.2 in.
ArmeniaCayo District7 mi S89°72°8.0 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District7 mi NW91°72°6.7 in.
St. Matthew'sCayo District8 mi E90°73°7.8 in.
Ontario VillageCayo District9 mi WSW91°72°7.0 in.

The Almanac · Belmopan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.4 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Belmopan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°64°4.1 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February86°66°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°67°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°71°1.4 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May92°73°4.2 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June91°74°9.7 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July91°73°8.7 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August91°73°7.4 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.2 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°72°8.8 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°66°5.6 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belmopan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belmopan in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.4 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Belmopan?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in Belmopan in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 6 min in December to 13 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Belmopan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belmopan in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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