Climate Insights for Cuilco

Municipio de Cuilco, Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Hottest
April
28°C peak
Coldest
January
12°C low
Wettest
June
405mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cuilco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1732mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 405mm of rainfall. Cuilco 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 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Feb Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12°
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Cuilco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 47mm May Precipitation: 165mm Jun Precipitation: 405mm Jul Precipitation: 178mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Sep Precipitation: 346mm Oct Precipitation: 231mm Nov Precipitation: 68mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm
Precipitation

Cuilco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1732mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 405mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 395mm 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/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: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Cuilco 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 March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap 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 Cuilco, which began on March 20, 2026. Cuilco 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 815mm across the season with a monthly average of 272mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 645mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 20°
Apr 21°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 19°
Oct 19°
Nov 18°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Cuilco 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 29mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuilco 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
12 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
405 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
346 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
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