When to go · Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Puerto BarriosHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- Medium
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Medium
Guatemala overall: Rain and holiday crowds; landslide risk on mountain roads.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Puerto Barrios, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (rainy season, reduced boat service).
January: Inside Puerto Barrios's best window: Mar–May, Nov–Feb.
Puerto Barrios: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen