Climate Insights for Zacapa
Climate Overview
The climate in Zacapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,505 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 280 mm of rainfall. Zacapa 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 17°C.The climate in Zacapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 59.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Zacapa 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 63°F.
Temperature
Zacapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zacapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 92°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Zacapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,505 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 280 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 29 mm. That's 252 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.Zacapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.1 in. That's 9.9 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
Zacapa 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 March, 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.Zacapa 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 March, averaging 4mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zacapa is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zacapa is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°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 Zacapa 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 Zacapa 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.