Climate Insights for Santa Cruz del Quiché

Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
April
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low49°F low
Wettest
June
312 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°FebMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MarMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°AprMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 13°NovMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°DecMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmMayPrecipitation: 144mmJunPrecipitation: 312mmJulPrecipitation: 143mmAugPrecipitation: 188mmSepPrecipitation: 272mmOctPrecipitation: 198mmNovPrecipitation: 56mmDecPrecipitation: 21mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 5.7inJunPrecipitation: 12.3inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inAugPrecipitation: 7.4inSepPrecipitation: 10.7inOctPrecipitation: 7.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan14°57°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar17°62°F
Apr17°63°F
May18°64°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep16°62°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec14°57°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
312 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
272 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
21 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in