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Palenque Weather in August

Palenque in August

The short of it: Palenque in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

August in Palenque brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Palenque runs about middling and drier than most in August. Vinces, 13 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Palenque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VincesLos Ríos13 km S29°20°1.0 mm
BalzarGuayas18 km WNW28°19°1.0 mm
San JuanLos Ríos25 km S28°20°2.0 mm
ColimesGuayas31 km WSW28°19°3.0 mm
VentanasLos Ríos33 km E29°20°4.0 mm
CataramaLos Ríos35 km ESE28°20°4.0 mm
BabaLos Ríos40 km SSE28°20°2.0 mm
El EmpalmeGuayas46 km NNE28°20°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Palenque Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Palenque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°292 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
February30°22°337 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
March31°22°410 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°308 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May30°22°100 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
June28°21°18 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°20°2.0 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°1.0 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December30°21°64 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palenque in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palenque in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Palenque?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Palenque in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Palenque in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palenque in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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