Climate Insights for Chichicastenango

The climate in Chichicastenango is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1409mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 308mm of rainfall. Chichicastenango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Chichicastenango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Chichicastenango is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1409mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 308mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 301mm 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.

Chichicastenango is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.

It is currently spring in Chichicastenango, which began on March 20, 2026. Chichicastenango is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Chichicastenango is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chichicastenango 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.