Best Beaches in Central America in August

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These are the best beaches in Central America in August, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Central America in August

  • 37°C (99°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    7.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.9 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 37°C (99°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 3.7cm (1.5inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Baja California Sur. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Baja California Sur with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    6.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 53% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 3.1cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Belize. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Belize with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (87°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 37% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Caribbean Coast. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Caribbean Coast with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Bocas del Toro. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Bocas del Toro with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    6.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.2 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 6.8cm (2.7inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Quintana Roo. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Quintana Roo with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    20°C (69°F) Sea
    4.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    5.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 38% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Panama. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). August is a pleasant month for swimming in Panama though some people may prefer warmer water.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in El Salvador. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in El Salvador with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.7 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 37% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 3.7cm (1.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.7 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Osa Peninsula. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Osa Peninsula with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.7 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 37% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 3.7cm (1.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.7 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in South Pacific Region. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in South Pacific Region with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    6.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.6 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 15.8cm (6.2inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 7.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Riviera Maya. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Riviera Maya with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    6.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 53% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 18.2cm (7.2inches) making it quite dry with only light showers in the very few rainy days each month. There are just 3.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Honduras. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Honduras with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    7.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 14.7cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 17 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Managua. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Managua with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 37% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 7.5cm (3.0inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 19 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Central Pacific Region. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Central Pacific Region with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 15.6cm (6.1inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 15.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Guanacaste Region. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Guanacaste Region with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 14.1cm (5.6inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Guerrero. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Guerrero with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    5.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.8 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 15.6cm (6.1inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 15.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Nicoya Peninsula. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Nicoya Peninsula with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 13.5cm (5.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Corn Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Corn Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 13.5cm (5.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Little Corn Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Little Corn Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    7.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 27.1cm (10.7inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate tropical showers. There are 16 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Leon. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Leon with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    6.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 26.1cm (10.3inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate tropical showers. There are 19.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Jalisco. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Jalisco with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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