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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 39/100

Punta Gorda in August

Mixed · 39/100Beach 55/100
High / low30° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation577 mm29 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
16.10° N, 88.81° WElevation 8 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goPunta Gorda · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low30° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Punta Gorda averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 577 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Punta Gorda. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:21 local time, giving 12 h 40 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 39/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%54%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

Beach score this month: 55/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Belize's best in August

Where to go in August
Belize City
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Belize City

Belize District
31°Aug high
24wet days
36score
Belize City
Belmopan
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Belmopan

Cayo District
32°Aug high
20wet days
30score
Belmopan
San Ignacio
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San Ignacio

Cayo District
34°Aug high
20wet days
25score
San Ignacio
·Questions

Punta Gorda in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Punta Gorda?

August scores 39/100 for Punta Gorda, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Punta Gorda in August?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Punta Gorda in August?

Punta Gorda receives about 577 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Punta Gorda in August?

The sea averages 30°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.