Climate Insights for Poptún Airport

, Departamento del Petén, Guatemala

Hottest
May
34°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
October
238mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Poptún Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1514mm of precipitation falls per year. Poptún Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Poptún Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Apr Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° May Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19°
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Average
Min

Poptún Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 78mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm May Precipitation: 91mm Jun Precipitation: 194mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Aug Precipitation: 144mm Sep Precipitation: 202mm Oct Precipitation: 238mm Nov Precipitation: 195mm Dec Precipitation: 100mm
Precipitation

Poptún Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1514mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 238mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 45mm. That's 192mm less than October, 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: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Poptún Airport 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 April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 Poptún Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Poptún Airport 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 456mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 636mm across the season with a monthly average of 212mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 25°
Apr 27°
May 28°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 26°
Oct 25°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Poptún Airport is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. 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 Poptún Airport 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
19 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
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