Climate Insights for La Unión

Departamento de Zacapa, Guatemala

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
June
314mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Unión is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2156mm of precipitation falls per year. La Unión receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Unión 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 17°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Apr Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18°
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La Unión sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 93mm Feb Precipitation: 77mm Mar Precipitation: 68mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm May Precipitation: 155mm Jun Precipitation: 314mm Jul Precipitation: 270mm Aug Precipitation: 260mm Sep Precipitation: 306mm Oct Precipitation: 245mm Nov Precipitation: 180mm Dec Precipitation: 134mm
Precipitation

La Unión is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 180mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 314mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 53mm. That's 262mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

La Unión 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 April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in La Unión, which began on September 23, 2026. La Unión 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 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 844mm across the season with a monthly average of 281mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 731mm across the season with a monthly average of 244mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 24°
Nov 22°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit La Unión is during January, February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Unión 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
17 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
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