Climate Insights for Jalapa

Guatemala

Hottest
April
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
June
251 mm rain9.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jalapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,068 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 251 mm of rainfall. Jalapa 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 14°C.The climate in Jalapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 42 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.9 in of rainfall. Jalapa 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 57°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°FebMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°MarMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°MayMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 18°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°F
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Jalapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Jalapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 129mmJunPrecipitation: 251mmJulPrecipitation: 104mmAugPrecipitation: 136mmSepPrecipitation: 189mmOctPrecipitation: 142mmNovPrecipitation: 45mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 5.1inJunPrecipitation: 9.9inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inAugPrecipitation: 5.3inSepPrecipitation: 7.4inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Jalapa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,068 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 251 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 246 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.Jalapa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.9 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 9.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Jalapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Jalapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan19°66°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr23°73°F
May23°74°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov20°67°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Jalapa is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Jalapa is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in 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 Jalapa 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 Jalapa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
251 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in