Climate Insights for Mazatenango

Suchitepéquez, Guatemala

Hottest
April
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low69°F low
Wettest
June
564 mm rain22.2 in rain
Best to Visit
December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mazatenango is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,353 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 564 mm of rainfall. Mazatenango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Mazatenango is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 132 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 22.2 in of rainfall. Mazatenango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°MarMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°F
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Mazatenango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Mazatenango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 90°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 58mmAprPrecipitation: 157mmMayPrecipitation: 425mmJunPrecipitation: 564mmJulPrecipitation: 373mmAugPrecipitation: 446mmSepPrecipitation: 502mmOctPrecipitation: 509mmNovPrecipitation: 218mmDecPrecipitation: 44mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 6.2inMayPrecipitation: 16.7inJunPrecipitation: 22.2inJulPrecipitation: 14.7inAugPrecipitation: 17.6inSepPrecipitation: 19.8inOctPrecipitation: 20inNovPrecipitation: 8.6inDecPrecipitation: 1.7in
Precipitation

Mazatenango is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,353 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 279 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 564 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 542 mm 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.Mazatenango is a very wet location, receiving approximately 132 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 22.2 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 21.3 in 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/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Mazatenango 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mazatenango is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°79°F
Jun25°78°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Mazatenango is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mazatenango is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 69°F. 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 Mazatenango 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mazatenango based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
31 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
425 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
564 mm22.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
446 mm17.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
502 mm19.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
509 mm20 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in