August · Belize
Best time to visit Placencia in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Placencia in August
Average temperature 29°C, 298 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 298 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Placencia scores 6.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 298 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Placencia is a skinny peninsula of beach bars and calm Caribbean water-boat days to cayes and the reef. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August in Placencia: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
298 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Placencia in August?
- In August, Placencia averages 29°C, 298 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Placencia?
- August earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Placencia in August?
- Expect about 298 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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