Climate Insights for Amatitlán

Guatemala Department, Guatemala

Hottest
March
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
January
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
June
380 mm rain14.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Amatitlán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,670 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 380 mm of rainfall. Amatitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Amatitlán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 65.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 14.9 in of rainfall. Amatitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°OctMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°F
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Min

Amatitlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Amatitlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 82°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmMayPrecipitation: 207mmJunPrecipitation: 380mmJulPrecipitation: 152mmAugPrecipitation: 214mmSepPrecipitation: 314mmOctPrecipitation: 220mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 8.2inJunPrecipitation: 14.9inJulPrecipitation: 6inAugPrecipitation: 8.4inSepPrecipitation: 12.4inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Amatitlán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,670 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 380 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7 mm. That's 373 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Amatitlán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 14.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Amatitlán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Amatitlán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr21°70°F
May21°69°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Amatitlán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Amatitlán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amatitlán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amatitlán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C62 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
207 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
380 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
314 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in