Climate Insights for San Juan Atitán

Municipio de San Juan Atitán, Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Hottest
April
23°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
June
325mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Juan Atitán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1710mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 325mm of rainfall. San Juan Atitán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Feb Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Apr Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jul Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Dec Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8°
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San Juan Atitán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 23°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 114mm May Precipitation: 217mm Jun Precipitation: 325mm Jul Precipitation: 156mm Aug Precipitation: 193mm Sep Precipitation: 259mm Oct Precipitation: 217mm Nov Precipitation: 98mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm
Precipitation

San Juan Atitán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1710mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 325mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 301mm 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

San Juan Atitán 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 July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in San Juan Atitán, which began on September 23, 2026. San Juan Atitán 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 372mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 673mm across the season with a monthly average of 224mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Juan Atitán 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
7 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
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