Climate Insights for Chiquimula

The climate in Chiquimula is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1073mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 229mm of rainfall. Chiquimula is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Chiquimula sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Chiquimula is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1073mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 229mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 221mm less than September, 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.

Chiquimula is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chiquimula, which began on March 20, 2026. Chiquimula 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 May at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Chiquimula is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chiquimula 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.