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St. Matthew's Weather in August

St. Matthew's in August

The short of it: St. Matthew's in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 90° · low 73° · rain 7.8 in. · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

August in St. Matthew's brings afternoons near 90° and nights around 73°, with about 7.8 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.8 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 April.

Against its neighbours, St. Matthew's runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Cotton Tree, 5 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in St. Matthew's, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.5 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
17°
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
Cotton TreeCayo District5 mi W91°73°7.5 in.
Mahogany HeightsBelize District7 mi NE90°74°7.8 in.
BelmopanCayo District8 mi W91°73°7.4 in.
Roaring CreekCayo District10 mi W91°73°7.2 in.
ArmeniaCayo District11 mi SW89°72°8.0 in.
CameloteCayo District12 mi WSW91°73°7.4 in.
St. MargaretCayo District13 mi S89°73°8.6 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District13 mi WNW91°72°6.7 in.

The Almanac · St. Matthew's 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 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.8 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of St. Matthew's by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°65°4.2 in.5 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February85°66°2.3 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March87°68°1.8 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April91°72°1.5 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May91°74°4.6 in.6 mph12 h 56 min✦✦
June91°74°10.2 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July90°74°9.4 in.5 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August90°73°7.8 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.8 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October88°72°9.4 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.4 in.4 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December84°66°5.6 in.4 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about St. Matthew's in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in St. Matthew's in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 7.8 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit St. Matthew's?

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

How long are the days in St. Matthew's 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 St. Matthew's in August?

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

What should I pack for St. Matthew's in August?

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

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