Climate Insights for Lanquín

Municipio de Lanquín, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
30°C peak
Coldest
January
16°C low
Wettest
June
312mm rain
Best to Visit
April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lanquín is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2200mm 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, June, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Nov Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16°
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Average
Min

Lanquín sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°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: 148mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Mar Precipitation: 111mm Apr Precipitation: 91mm May Precipitation: 149mm Jun Precipitation: 312mm Jul Precipitation: 193mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Sep Precipitation: 233mm Oct Precipitation: 251mm Nov Precipitation: 256mm Dec Precipitation: 170mm
Precipitation

Lanquín is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2200mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 312mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 91mm. That's 221mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Lanquín is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Lanquín, which began on September 23, 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 685mm across the season with a monthly average of 228mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 739mm across the season with a monthly average of 246mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 424mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 22°
Nov 21°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Lanquín is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 16°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
16 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
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