Climate Insights for El Jícaro

Municipio de El Jícaro, Departamento de El Progreso, Guatemala

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
June
282mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Jícaro is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1402mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 282mm of rainfall. El Jícaro is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° May Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Jun Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Dec Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14°
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El Jícaro sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm May Precipitation: 163mm Jun Precipitation: 282mm Jul Precipitation: 142mm Aug Precipitation: 168mm Sep Precipitation: 230mm Oct Precipitation: 178mm Nov Precipitation: 85mm Dec Precipitation: 34mm
Precipitation

El Jícaro is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1402mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 282mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16mm. That's 266mm 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: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

El Jícaro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in El Jícaro, which began on September 23, 2026. El Jícaro 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 244mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 592mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 494mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 19°
Mar 20°
Apr 22°
May 23°
Jun 21°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 19°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit El Jícaro 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 40mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Jícaro 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
13 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
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