Climate Insights for San Benito

Petén, Guatemala

Hottest
May
39°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low67°F low
Wettest
September
239 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Benito is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,273 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 239 mm of rainfall. San Benito is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in San Benito is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 50.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.4 in of rainfall. San Benito is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 22°AprMax: 38°Average: 30°Min: 23°MayMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 25°JunMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°JulMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°SepMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 100°FAverage: 86°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 101°FAverage: 88°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°F
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San Benito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 39°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.San Benito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 101°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 24mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 74mmJunPrecipitation: 221mmJulPrecipitation: 123mmAugPrecipitation: 176mmSepPrecipitation: 239mmOctPrecipitation: 177mmNovPrecipitation: 104mmDecPrecipitation: 56mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inJunPrecipitation: 8.7inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inAugPrecipitation: 6.9inSepPrecipitation: 9.4inOctPrecipitation: 7inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

San Benito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,273 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 239 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22 mm. That's 217 mm less than September, 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.San Benito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 8.5 in less than September, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

San Benito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.San Benito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar28°82°F
Apr30°86°F
May31°88°F
Jun29°84°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit San Benito is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit San Benito is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 101°F. 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 San Benito 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 San Benito 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
20 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
36 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
38 °C100 °F
9 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
39 °C101 °F
8 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
35 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
34 °C94 °F
6 km/h3 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
239 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C89 °F
6 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in