Climate Insights for Purulhá

Municipio de Purulhá, Departamento de Baja Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
27°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
June
383mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Purulhá is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2315mm of precipitation falls per year. Purulhá receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Purulhá is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Purulhá sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°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 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 73mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm May Precipitation: 213mm Jun Precipitation: 383mm Jul Precipitation: 231mm Aug Precipitation: 291mm Sep Precipitation: 356mm Oct Precipitation: 294mm Nov Precipitation: 189mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm
Precipitation

Purulhá is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2315mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 383mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 51mm. That's 332mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Purulhá 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 Purulhá, which began on March 20, 2026. Purulhá 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 905mm across the season with a monthly average of 302mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 839mm across the season with a monthly average of 280mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 18°
Mar 19°
Apr 21°
May 21°
Jun 21°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 20°
Oct 20°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Purulhá is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Purulhá 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
13 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
383 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
356 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
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