When is the best time to go to Malacatán

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Malacatán 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

Malacatán January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 22mm 7.3hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in January in Malacatán is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Malacatán and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Malacatán February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 25mm 7.7hrs 12.4hrs

February in Malacatán is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Malacatán and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Malacatán March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 77mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Malacatán is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Malacatán and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Malacatán April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 192mm 7hrs 13.2hrs

Malacatán's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Malacatán and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 192mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

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May

Malacatán May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 427mm 7.4hrs 13.6hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Malacatán and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Malacatán and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 427mm 16.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Malacatán weather in May »

June

Malacatán June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 617mm 6.9hrs 12.1hrs

Malacatán's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Malacatán and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Malacatán with around 617mm 24.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Malacatán July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 477mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

July in Malacatán is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Malacatán and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 477mm 18.8 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.

Malacatán weather in July »

August

Malacatán August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 531mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Malacatán is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Malacatán and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 531mm 20.9 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Malacatán September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 653mm 5.6hrs 13.2hrs

Malacatán's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Malacatán and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 653mm 25.7 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Malacatán October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 573mm 5.5hrs 13.6hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Malacatán and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Malacatán and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 573mm 22.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Malacatán November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 148mm 6.4hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in November in Malacatán is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Malacatán and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Malacatán December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 45mm 7.2hrs 12.4hrs

December in Malacatán is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Malacatán and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Malacatán with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Malacatán weather stats

Malacatán weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: January 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: March 8hrs
Coldest month: December 30.4°C 86.7°F
Wettest month: September 653mm 25.7ins
Warmest sea: May 30°C 86°F
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