Climate Insights for Chisec

Municipio de Chisec, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
October
367mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chisec is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2654mm of precipitation falls per year. Chisec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chisec 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 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18°
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Chisec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 167mm Feb Precipitation: 122mm Mar Precipitation: 103mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 124mm Jun Precipitation: 366mm Jul Precipitation: 226mm Aug Precipitation: 239mm Sep Precipitation: 335mm Oct Precipitation: 367mm Nov Precipitation: 334mm Dec Precipitation: 185mm
Precipitation

Chisec is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2654mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 221mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 367mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 86mm. That's 280mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Chisec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chisec, which began on March 20, 2026. Chisec 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 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 314mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 831mm across the season with a monthly average of 277mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1035mm across the season with a monthly average of 345mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 475mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chisec 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
367 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
334 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
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