When is the best time to go to Poptún

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Poptún 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

Poptún January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 140mm 6.6hrs 12hrs

The weather in January in Poptún is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Poptún and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Poptún with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Poptún February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 94mm 6.9hrs 12.4hrs

February in Poptún is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the winter in Poptún and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Poptún with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in February »

March

Poptún March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Poptún is characteristically hot and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Poptún and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Poptún with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in March »

April

Poptún April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 91mm 7.9hrs 13.2hrs

Poptún's weather in April is typically hot and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Poptún and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Poptún with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in April »

May

Poptún May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 216mm 7.6hrs 13.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Poptún and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Poptún with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in May »

June

Poptún June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 364mm 6.8hrs 12hrs

The climate in Poptún 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 Poptún for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Poptún and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Poptún with around 364mm 14.3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in June »

July

Poptún July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 502mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Poptún and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 502mm 19.7 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in July »

August

Poptún August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 427mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Poptún and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 427mm 16.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in August »

September

Poptún September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 441mm 6.1hrs 13.2hrs

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

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 Poptún.

September is in the fall / autumn in Poptún and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 441mm 17.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in September »

October

Poptún October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 338mm 6hrs 13.6hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Poptún and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 338mm 13.3 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in October »

November

Poptún November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 215mm 5.7hrs 12hrs

Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Poptún during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Poptún and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in November »

December

Poptún December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 155mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs

December in Poptún is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Poptún and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Poptún with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Poptún weather in December »

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Poptún weather stats

Poptún weather statistics
Hottest month: June 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: March 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: March 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 24.7°C 76.5°F
Wettest month: July 502mm 19.8ins
Warmest sea: September 29.6°C 85.3°F
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