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San Ignacio Weather in August

San Ignacio in August

The short of it: San Ignacio in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 185 mm (7.3 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 7.3 in. · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

August in San Ignacio brings afternoons near 92° and nights around 72°, with about 7.3 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 7.3 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, San Ignacio runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Santa Elena, 1 mi to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in San Ignacio, 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 E92°72°7.3 in.
Santa FamiliaCayo District2 mi N92°72°7.0 in.
EsperanzaCayo District2 mi ENE92°72°7.0 in.
Cristo ReyCayo District2 mi SSE92°72°7.3 in.
Bullet Tree FallsCayo District3 mi WNW92°72°7.0 in.
Billy WhiteCayo District4 mi NNE92°72°6.6 in.
Callac CreekCayo District5 mi WSW92°71°7.4 in.
Duck RunCayo District5 mi NE92°72°6.6 in.

The Almanac · San Ignacio 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 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of San Ignacio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°63°3.7 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February87°65°1.9 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March89°66°1.5 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April93°70°1.2 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May93°72°3.6 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June92°73°9.2 in.4 mph13 h 9 min✦
July91°72°7.9 in.4 mph13 h 3 min✦✦
August92°72°7.3 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦
September91°72°6.7 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°71°8.5 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°66°6.3 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°65°5.2 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about San Ignacio in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in San Ignacio in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 185 mm (7.3 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 7.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit San Ignacio?

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

How long are the days in San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio in August?

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

What should I pack for San Ignacio in August?

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

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