Climate Insights for Chajul

Municipio de Chajul, Departamento del Quiché, Guatemala

Hottest
May
26°C peak
Coldest
January
12°C low
Wettest
June
459mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chajul is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2288mm of precipitation falls per year. Chajul receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chajul is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Feb Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12°
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Chajul sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 130mm Feb Precipitation: 76mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Apr Precipitation: 95mm May Precipitation: 183mm Jun Precipitation: 459mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Aug Precipitation: 239mm Sep Precipitation: 292mm Oct Precipitation: 283mm Nov Precipitation: 193mm Dec Precipitation: 102mm
Precipitation

Chajul is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2288mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 459mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 76mm. That's 383mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/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

Chajul 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 March, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Chajul, which began on June 21, 2026. Chajul 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 852mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 768mm across the season with a monthly average of 256mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. 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 16°
Feb 17°
Mar 18°
Apr 20°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 20°
Sep 20°
Oct 19°
Nov 18°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Chajul is during February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°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 Chajul 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
12 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
459 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
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