Climate Insights for Puerto Barrios

Izabal, Guatemala

Hottest
May
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
November
472 mm rain18.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerto Barrios is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,013 mm of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Barrios receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Barrios is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Puerto Barrios is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 118.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Barrios receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Barrios is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°F
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Average
Min

Puerto Barrios has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Puerto Barrios has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 244mmFebPrecipitation: 132mmMarPrecipitation: 135mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmMayPrecipitation: 115mmJunPrecipitation: 289mmJulPrecipitation: 330mmAugPrecipitation: 292mmSepPrecipitation: 265mmOctPrecipitation: 347mmNovPrecipitation: 472mmDecPrecipitation: 307mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.6inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inJunPrecipitation: 11.4inJulPrecipitation: 13inAugPrecipitation: 11.5inSepPrecipitation: 10.4inOctPrecipitation: 13.6inNovPrecipitation: 18.6inDecPrecipitation: 12.1in
Precipitation

Puerto Barrios is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,013 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 251 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 472 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 86 mm. That's 385 mm less than November, 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.Puerto Barrios is a very wet location, receiving approximately 118.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18.6 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 15.2 in less than November, 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/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Puerto Barrios is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Puerto Barrios is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios 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
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
244 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
289 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
330 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
292 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
347 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
472 mm18.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
307 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in