Climate Insights for Ipala

Municipio de Ipala, Departamento de Chiquimula, Guatemala

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
January
16°C low
Wettest
September
229mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ipala is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1073mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 229mm of rainfall. Ipala 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 16°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 20° May Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Ipala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm May Precipitation: 103mm Jun Precipitation: 214mm Jul Precipitation: 124mm Aug Precipitation: 148mm Sep Precipitation: 229mm Oct Precipitation: 130mm Nov Precipitation: 61mm Dec Precipitation: 19mm
Precipitation

Ipala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1073mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 229mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 221mm less than September, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Ipala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ipala, which began on March 20, 2026. Ipala 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 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 485mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 421mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 23°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 23°
Nov 21°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Ipala is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. 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 Ipala 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
16 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
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