When is the best time to go to Retalhuleu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Retalhuleu 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

Retalhuleu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 20mm 8.3hrs 12.1hrs

Retalhuleu's weather in January is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Retalhuleu 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 (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 20mm 0.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Retalhuleu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 23mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Retalhuleu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 23mm 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Retalhuleu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 66mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Retalhuleu.

March is in the spring in Retalhuleu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 66mm 2.6 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Retalhuleu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 169mm 8.5hrs 13.2hrs

Retalhuleu'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 Retalhuleu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Retalhuleu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 169mm 6.7 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Retalhuleu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 417mm 8.5hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Retalhuleu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 417mm 16.4 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Retalhuleu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 571mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Retalhuleu during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Retalhuleu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 571mm 22.5 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Retalhuleu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 448mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Retalhuleu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 448mm 17.6 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Retalhuleu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 477mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Retalhuleu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 477mm 18.8 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Retalhuleu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 641mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

Retalhuleu'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 Retalhuleu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Retalhuleu and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 641mm 25.2 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.

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October

Retalhuleu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 582mm 6.4hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Retalhuleu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 582mm 22.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 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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November

Retalhuleu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 156mm 6.8hrs 12.1hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Retalhuleu during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Retalhuleu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Retalhuleu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 58mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Retalhuleu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Retalhuleu with around 58mm 2.3 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Retalhuleu weather stats

Retalhuleu weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: January 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 30.9°C 87.6°F
Wettest month: September 641mm 25.2ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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