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Esperanza Weather in August

Esperanza in August

The short of it: Esperanza in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 92° · low 72° · rain 7.0 in. · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Esperanza an average August high of 92°, a low of 72° and some 7.0 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.0 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Esperanza runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Santa Elena, 1 mi to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Esperanza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
20°
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
Santa ElenaCayo District1 mi SW92°72°7.3 in.
San IgnacioCayo District2 mi WSW92°72°7.3 in.
Santa FamiliaCayo District2 mi WNW92°72°7.0 in.
Billy WhiteCayo District3 mi N92°72°6.6 in.
Cristo ReyCayo District3 mi SSW92°72°7.3 in.
Duck RunCayo District4 mi NNE92°72°6.6 in.
Bullet Tree FallsCayo District4 mi W92°72°7.0 in.
GeorgevilleCayo District5 mi ENE91°72°7.0 in.

The Almanac · Esperanza Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.0 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Esperanza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°63°3.6 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February87°65°1.9 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March89°67°1.5 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April93°70°1.2 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May93°73°3.6 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June92°73°8.9 in.4 mph13 h 9 min✦
July92°72°7.6 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦
August92°72°7.0 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦
September92°73°6.5 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦
October89°71°8.3 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November86°67°6.3 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°65°5.0 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Esperanza in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Esperanza in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.0 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Esperanza?

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

How long are the days in Esperanza 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 Esperanza in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Esperanza in August?

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

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