When is the best time to go to Chichicastenango

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chichicastenango, Guatemala. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chichicastenango weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chichicastenango are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chichicastenango January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 14mm 8.8hrs 12.1hrs

January in Chichicastenango is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chichicastenango, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Chichicastenango and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Chichicastenango February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 13mm 8.1hrs 12.4hrs

February in Chichicastenango is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chichicastenango, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Chichicastenango and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Chichicastenango March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 17mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Chichicastenango is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chichicastenango, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Chichicastenango and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in March »

April

Chichicastenango April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 35mm 9.3hrs 13.2hrs

Chichicastenango's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chichicastenango, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Chichicastenango and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in April »

May

Chichicastenango May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 117mm 8.6hrs 13.6hrs

May is a damp month in Chichicastenango and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Chichicastenango and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in May »

June

Chichicastenango June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 250mm 7.5hrs 12.1hrs

Mild and very wet weather often prevails in Chichicastenango during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Chichicastenango and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 250mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in June »

July

Chichicastenango July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 175mm 7hrs 12.4hrs

July in Chichicastenango is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Chichicastenango and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in July »

August

Chichicastenango August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 154mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Chichicastenango is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Chichicastenango and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 154mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in August »

September

Chichicastenango September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 222mm 6.2hrs 13.2hrs

Chichicastenango's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Chichicastenango and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in September »

October

Chichicastenango October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 143mm 6.8hrs 13.6hrs

October is a wet month in Chichicastenango and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chichicastenango for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chichicastenango and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in October »

November

Chichicastenango November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 50mm 7hrs 12.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Chichicastenango and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chichicastenango, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Chichicastenango and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in November »

December

Chichicastenango December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 21mm 7hrs 12.4hrs

December in Chichicastenango is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chichicastenango, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Chichicastenango and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chichicastenango with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chichicastenango weather in December »

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Chichicastenango weather stats

Chichicastenango weather statistics
Hottest month: May 23.2°C 73.8°F
Driest month: February 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: January 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 19.3°C 66.7°F
Wettest month: June 250mm 9.8ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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