Climate Insights for San Francisco la Unión

, Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Hottest
May
23°C peak
Coldest
February
13°C low
Wettest
May
592mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Francisco la Unión is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 3299mm of precipitation falls per year. San Francisco la Unión receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Francisco la Unión is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, August. The coldest months are February, January, 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: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Mar Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 16° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

San Francisco la Unión has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 31mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 132mm Apr Precipitation: 277mm May Precipitation: 592mm Jun Precipitation: 538mm Jul Precipitation: 271mm Aug Precipitation: 371mm Sep Precipitation: 476mm Oct Precipitation: 383mm Nov Precipitation: 140mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm
Precipitation

San Francisco la Unión is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3299mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 275mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 592mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 31mm. That's 561mm less than May, 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: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

San Francisco la Unión is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 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 San Francisco la Unión, which began on March 20, 2026. San Francisco la Unión 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1001mm across the season with a monthly average of 334mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1180mm across the season with a monthly average of 393mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 999mm across the season with a monthly average of 333mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. 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 17°
Mar 18°
Apr 18°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 18°
Oct 18°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit San Francisco la Unión is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 23°C. 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 Francisco la Unión 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
31 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
277 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
592 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
538 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
371 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
476 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
383 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
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