Climate Insights for Tacaná

The climate in Tacaná is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2172mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 432mm of rainfall. Tacaná is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Tacaná sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 23°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Tacaná is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 432mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 408mm 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.

Tacaná is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Tacaná, which began on September 23, 2026. Tacaná 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 March at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Tacaná is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tacaná 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.