Climate Insights for Chahal

Municipio de Chahal, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
33°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
June
325mm rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chahal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2341mm of precipitation falls per year. Chahal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chahal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Chahal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°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 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 137mm Feb Precipitation: 110mm Mar Precipitation: 99mm Apr Precipitation: 73mm May Precipitation: 152mm Jun Precipitation: 325mm Jul Precipitation: 256mm Aug Precipitation: 261mm Sep Precipitation: 274mm Oct Precipitation: 288mm Nov Precipitation: 231mm Dec Precipitation: 135mm
Precipitation

Chahal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2341mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 195mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 325mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 73mm. That's 252mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Chahal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

91 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Chahal, which began on June 21, 2026. Chahal 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 May at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 842mm across the season with a monthly average of 281mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 793mm across the season with a monthly average of 264mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 24°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 26°
Oct 25°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Chahal is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 99mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chahal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
288 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
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