Climate Insights for Lanquín

Municipio de Lanquín, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
33°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
June
286mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lanquín is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2202mm of precipitation falls per year. Lanquín receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lanquín 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

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: 32° Average: 25° Min: 20° May Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18°
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Average
Min

Lanquín sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°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. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°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: 122mm Feb Precipitation: 94mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Apr Precipitation: 76mm May Precipitation: 125mm Jun Precipitation: 286mm Jul Precipitation: 255mm Aug Precipitation: 220mm Sep Precipitation: 261mm Oct Precipitation: 259mm Nov Precipitation: 264mm Dec Precipitation: 152mm
Precipitation

Lanquín is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2202mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 286mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 76mm. That's 210mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Lanquín is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h 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 Lanquín, which began on March 20, 2026. Lanquín 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 761mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 783mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Lanquín is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 17°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 Lanquín 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
6 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
33 °C
7 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
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