Climate Insights for Pachalum

, Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
June
170mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pachalum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 609mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 170mm of rainfall. Pachalum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 32° Average: 23° Min: 17° May Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Jun Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Aug Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Sep Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Oct Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15°
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Average
Min

Pachalum sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 18mm May Precipitation: 59mm Jun Precipitation: 170mm Jul Precipitation: 54mm Aug Precipitation: 60mm Sep Precipitation: 105mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Pachalum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 609mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 170mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 167mm 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: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Pachalum is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 Pachalum, which began on March 20, 2026. Pachalum 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 April at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 86mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

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

The best time to visit Pachalum is during January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. 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 Pachalum 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
14 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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