When is the best time to go to El Chol

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Chol, 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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El Chol weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Chol 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

El Chol January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 46mm 7.9hrs 12.1hrs

Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in El Chol during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Chol, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in El Chol and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Chol with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in January »

February

El Chol February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 37mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs

February in El Chol is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Chol, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in El Chol and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Chol with around 37mm 1.5 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in February »

March

El Chol March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 38mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in El Chol is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Chol, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in El Chol and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Chol with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in March »

April

El Chol April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 61mm 9.7hrs 13.2hrs

El Chol's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in El Chol and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Chol with around 61mm 2.4 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in April »

May

El Chol May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 156mm 9hrs 13.6hrs

May is a wet, humid month in El Chol and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in El Chol and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Chol with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in May »

June

El Chol June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 288mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs

The climate in El Chol during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in El Chol and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Chol with around 288mm 11.3 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in June »

July

El Chol July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 234mm 7.7hrs 12.4hrs

July in El Chol is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in El Chol and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in July »

August

El Chol August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 192mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in El Chol is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in El Chol and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 192mm 7.6 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in August »

September

El Chol September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 296mm 6.4hrs 13.2hrs

El Chol's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in El Chol and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 296mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in September »

October

El Chol October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 213mm 6.7hrs 13.6hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in El Chol and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in El Chol and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in October »

November

El Chol November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 6.8hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in November in El Chol is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Chol.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Chol and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

El Chol weather in November »

December

El Chol December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 52mm 7.4hrs 12.4hrs

December in El Chol is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in El Chol and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Chol with around 52mm 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Chol weather in December »

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El Chol weather stats

El Chol weather statistics
Hottest month: May 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: April 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 25.4°C 77.7°F
Wettest month: September 296mm 11.7ins
Warmest sea: May 29.9°C 85.8°F
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