Climate Insights for Verapaz

Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas, Mexico

Hottest
April
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low60°F low
Wettest
June
276 mm rain10.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Verapaz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,051 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 276 mm of rainfall. Verapaz 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 15°C.The climate in Verapaz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 41.4 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 10.9 in of rainfall. Verapaz 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 60°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°MayMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°JunMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°DecMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°F
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Verapaz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Verapaz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 93°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmJunPrecipitation: 276mmJulPrecipitation: 93mmAugPrecipitation: 131mmSepPrecipitation: 232mmOctPrecipitation: 151mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 3inJunPrecipitation: 10.9inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 5.1inSepPrecipitation: 9.1inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Verapaz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,051 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 276 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 7 mm. That's 269 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.Verapaz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.6 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Verapaz 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 March, averaging 6km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Verapaz 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

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr26°79°F
May27°80°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Verapaz is during January, February, March, July, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Verapaz is during January, February, March, July, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Verapaz 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 Verapaz 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
15 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
34 °C92 °F
4 km/h3 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
3 km/h2 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
3 km/h2 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
3 km/h2 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in