Climate Insights for Salamá

Municipio de Salamá, Departamento de Baja Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
June
200mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Salamá is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1060mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 200mm of rainfall. Salamá 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: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 17° May Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 18° Jun Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Aug Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
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Average
Min

Salamá sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm May Precipitation: 108mm Jun Precipitation: 200mm Jul Precipitation: 108mm Aug Precipitation: 140mm Sep Precipitation: 186mm Oct Precipitation: 156mm Nov Precipitation: 81mm Dec Precipitation: 16mm
Precipitation

Salamá is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1060mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 200mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 193mm 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: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Salamá 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 Salamá, which began on March 20, 2026. Salamá 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 31°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 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 448mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. 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 19°
Feb 20°
Mar 22°
Apr 23°
May 23°
Jun 22°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 21°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Salamá is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salamá 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
26 °C
9 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
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