Climate Insights for La Libertad

Municipio de La Libertad, Departamento del Petén, Guatemala

Hottest
May
38°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
June
278mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Libertad is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1573mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 278mm of rainfall. La Libertad 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 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° Apr Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 24° May Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 25° Jun Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Sep Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

La Libertad sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 36mm May Precipitation: 101mm Jun Precipitation: 278mm Jul Precipitation: 162mm Aug Precipitation: 207mm Sep Precipitation: 271mm Oct Precipitation: 221mm Nov Precipitation: 125mm Dec Precipitation: 61mm
Precipitation

La Libertad is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1573mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 278mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 251mm 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: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

La Libertad 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 April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 5km/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 La Libertad, which began on March 20, 2026. La Libertad 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 38°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 648mm across the season with a monthly average of 216mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 617mm across the season with a monthly average of 206mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 24°
Mar 27°
Apr 30°
May 31°
Jun 28°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit La Libertad is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°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 La Libertad 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
19 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
37 °C
13 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
38 °C
13 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
278 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
33 °C
8 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
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