Climate Insights for Huehuetenango
Climate Overview
The climate in Huehuetenango is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 274 mm of rainfall. Huehuetenango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Huehuetenango is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 48.1 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Huehuetenango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Huehuetenango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 26°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Huehuetenango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 79°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Huehuetenango is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 274 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 267 mm 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.Huehuetenango is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.5 in 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
Huehuetenango 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 July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Huehuetenango is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Huehuetenango is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Huehuetenango is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 48°F. 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 Huehuetenango 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huehuetenango based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.