When is the best time to go to San Juan Cotzal

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Juan Cotzal, 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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San Juan Cotzal weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Juan Cotzal 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

San Juan Cotzal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 64mm 8.3hrs 12.1hrs

The climate in San Juan Cotzal during January can be summarized as mild 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 San Juan Cotzal.

January is in the winter in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 64mm 2.5 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Juan Cotzal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 47mm 7.8hrs 12.4hrs

February in San Juan Cotzal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Juan Cotzal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 45mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in San Juan Cotzal is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Juan Cotzal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 49mm 8.7hrs 13.2hrs

San Juan Cotzal's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in San Juan Cotzal 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 San Juan Cotzal with around 49mm 1.9 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Juan Cotzal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 118mm 7.9hrs 13.6hrs

May is a damp month in San Juan Cotzal and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Juan Cotzal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 276mm 6.9hrs 12.1hrs

The climate in San Juan Cotzal during June can be summarized as mild and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in San Juan Cotzal 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 San Juan Cotzal with around 276mm 10.9 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

San Juan Cotzal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 259mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

July in San Juan Cotzal is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 259mm 10.2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Juan Cotzal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 205mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in San Juan Cotzal is characteristically mild and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 205mm 8.1 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

San Juan Cotzal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 245mm 5.7hrs 13.2hrs

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

September is in the fall / autumn in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 245mm 9.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Juan Cotzal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 186mm 6.3hrs 13.6hrs

October is a wet month in San Juan Cotzal and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in San Juan Cotzal 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 San Juan Cotzal with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

San Juan Cotzal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 109mm 6.6hrs 12.1hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in San Juan Cotzal during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in San Juan Cotzal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Juan Cotzal with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 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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December

San Juan Cotzal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 75mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

December in San Juan Cotzal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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 San Juan Cotzal.

December is in the winter in San Juan Cotzal 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 San Juan Cotzal with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Juan Cotzal weather stats

San Juan Cotzal weather statistics
Hottest month: May 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: March 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: January 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 19.4°C 66.9°F
Wettest month: June 276mm 10.9ins
Warmest sea: August 29.7°C 85.5°F
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