August · Belize
Best time to visit San Ignacio in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Ignacio in August
Average temperature 26°C, 245 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 245 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in San Ignacio scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 245 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Ignacio is Cayo’s riverside adventure town-ATM Cave, Maya ruins, and jungle lodge gateways. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August in San Ignacio: expect compromises
At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 245 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 7.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in San Ignacio — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Ignacio in August?
- In August, San Ignacio averages 26°C, 245 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit San Ignacio?
- August earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Ignacio in August?
- Expect about 245 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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