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Caledonia Weather in August

Caledonia in August

The short of it: Caledonia in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 93° · low 74° · rain 5.6 in. · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Caledonia an average August high of 93°, a low of 74° and some 5.6 in. of rain. No month in Caledonia runs warmer: highs about 93°. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-August, 23 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Caledonia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Progresso, 4 mi to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Caledonia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.6 in. more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ProgressoCorozal District4 mi E92°75°5.4 in.
Little BelizeCorozal District5 mi ESE92°75°5.4 in.
Santa ClaraCorozal District5 mi NNW93°74°5.5 in.
San EstevanOrange Walk District6 mi SSW93°74°5.9 in.
LibertadCorozal District6 mi NNE93°74°5.3 in.
San PabloOrange Walk District6 mi W93°73°5.8 in.
San NarcisoCorozal District6 mi NNW93°74°5.5 in.
San JoseOrange Walk District7 mi WSW93°73°5.9 in.

The Almanac · Caledonia 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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No month in Caledonia runs warmer: highs about 93°. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Caledonia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January85°64°2.4 in.6 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦
February88°66°1.1 in.7 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March90°68°0.9 in.8 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°71°1.2 in.8 mph12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May92°73°4.2 in.8 mph12 h 59 min✦
June91°74°8.4 in.7 mph13 h 13 min✦✦
July92°74°5.0 in.7 mph13 h 7 min✦
August93°74°5.6 in.6 mph12 h 44 min✦
September92°74°7.4 in.5 mph12 h 13 min✦
October90°72°7.5 in.5 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November87°68°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 15 min✦✦
December86°65°2.5 in.5 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caledonia in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caledonia in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. No month in Caledonia runs warmer: highs about 93°. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Caledonia?

The Almanac gives August 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Caledonia in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 2 min in December to 13 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Caledonia in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caledonia in August?

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

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