Climate Insights for Santa Cruz Barillas

Barillas, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Hottest
May
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low53°F low
Wettest
June
526 mm rain20.7 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cruz Barillas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2,314 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Cruz Barillas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Cruz Barillas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Santa Cruz Barillas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 91.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Cruz Barillas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Cruz Barillas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°MarMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°DecMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°F
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Santa Cruz Barillas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Cruz Barillas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 78°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 103mmFebPrecipitation: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 75mmAprPrecipitation: 105mmMayPrecipitation: 183mmJunPrecipitation: 526mmJulPrecipitation: 142mmAugPrecipitation: 208mmSepPrecipitation: 332mmOctPrecipitation: 285mmNovPrecipitation: 175mmDecPrecipitation: 105mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 3inMarPrecipitation: 3inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inMayPrecipitation: 7.2inJunPrecipitation: 20.7inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inAugPrecipitation: 8.2inSepPrecipitation: 13.1inOctPrecipitation: 11.2inNovPrecipitation: 6.9inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Santa Cruz Barillas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,314 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 526 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 75 mm. That's 450 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.Santa Cruz Barillas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 91.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 20.7 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3 in. That's 17.7 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
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Santa Cruz Barillas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Santa Cruz Barillas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb17°62°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr19°66°F
May20°69°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec16°61°F

The best time to visit Santa Cruz Barillas is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 75 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Santa Cruz Barillas is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Cruz Barillas 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 Santa Cruz Barillas 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
11 °C53 °F
21 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
3 km/h2 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
526 mm20.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
23 °C74 °F
3 km/h2 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
22 °C71 °F
3 km/h2 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
21 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in