Climate Insights for Santa Cruz del Quiché
Quiché, Guatemala
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Cruz del Quiché is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,431 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 312 mm of rainfall. Santa Cruz del Quiché 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 9°C.The climate in Santa Cruz del Quiché is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 56.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12.3 in of rainfall. Santa Cruz del Quiché 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 49°F.
Temperature
Santa Cruz del Quiché sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Cruz del Quiché sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 77°F. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 63°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz del Quiché is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,431 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 312 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 303 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 del Quiché is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 11.9 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
Santa Cruz del Quiché is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 5km/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 del Quiché is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa Cruz del Quiché is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa Cruz del Quiché is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 49°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 Santa Cruz del Quiché 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 del Quiché 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.