SeasonMapSemuc Champey weather in August
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August in Semuc Champey: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Semuc Champey · #981 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Semuc Champey climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 176 mm / 6.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Semuc Champey in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Semuc Champey's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSemuc Champey's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Semuc Champey in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Brown water after the rains
1 Jun – 31 Oct · usuallyHigh waterRiskAfter a heavy night the turquoise the place is famous for goes the colour of the runoff, and a big rise on the Cahabon can shut the monument for a day or two. It clears within a day of the rain stopping. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Semuc Champey — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Semuc Champey?
Semuc Champey in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- August in Semuc Champey: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Semuc Champey on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in August?
- In August, Semuc Champey averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 175.5 mm of rain over roughly 25.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Semuc Champey in August?
- Semuc Champey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in August.
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