Climate Insights for Retalhuleu
Climate Overview
The climate in Retalhuleu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,571 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 489 mm of rainfall. Retalhuleu 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 22°C.The climate in Retalhuleu is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 101.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 19.3 in of rainfall. Retalhuleu 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 71°F.
Temperature
Retalhuleu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Retalhuleu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 93°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Retalhuleu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,571 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 489 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 474 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.Retalhuleu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 101.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 18.7 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
Retalhuleu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Retalhuleu 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 November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu 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.