Climate Insights for Cunén

, Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
May
27°C peak
Coldest
February
12°C low
Wettest
June
377mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cunén is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2243mm of precipitation falls per year. Cunén receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cunén 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 February, January, 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: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Feb Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13°
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Average
Min

Cunén sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 27°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 108mm Feb Precipitation: 79mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm May Precipitation: 149mm Jun Precipitation: 377mm Jul Precipitation: 224mm Aug Precipitation: 246mm Sep Precipitation: 327mm Oct Precipitation: 263mm Nov Precipitation: 199mm Dec Precipitation: 118mm
Precipitation

Cunén is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2243mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 377mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 73mm. That's 304mm 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: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Cunén 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 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 1km/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 Cunén, which began on March 20, 2026. Cunén 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 300mm for the season, averaging 100mm 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 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 848mm across the season with a monthly average of 283mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 789mm across the season with a monthly average of 263mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 306mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 17°
Mar 18°
Apr 20°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 20°
Oct 19°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Cunén is during February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cunén 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
21 °C
7 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
377 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
327 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
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