Climate Insights for Joyabaj

, Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
April
27°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
June
274mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Joyabaj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1326mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 274mm of rainfall. Joyabaj 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 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Aug Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Dec Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Joyabaj sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm May Precipitation: 132mm Jun Precipitation: 274mm Jul Precipitation: 148mm Aug Precipitation: 186mm Sep Precipitation: 259mm Oct Precipitation: 178mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm
Precipitation

Joyabaj is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1326mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 274mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 269mm 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Joyabaj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap 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 Joyabaj, which began on March 20, 2026. Joyabaj 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 April at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 608mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 502mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 18°
Apr 19°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 18°
Oct 18°
Nov 17°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Joyabaj is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm 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 Joyabaj 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
11 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
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