When is the best time to go to San Rafael Petzal

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Rafael Petzal 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 Rafael Petzal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 18mm 8.5hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in January in San Rafael Petzal is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael Petzal, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 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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February

San Rafael Petzal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 15mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs

February in San Rafael Petzal is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael Petzal, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 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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March

San Rafael Petzal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 16mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in San Rafael Petzal is characteristically mild and dry.

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

March is in the spring in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 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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April

San Rafael Petzal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 30mm 8.8hrs 13.2hrs

San Rafael Petzal's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael Petzal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 30mm 1.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Rafael Petzal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 83mm 7.4hrs 13.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in San Rafael Petzal and the temperature is generally 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 Rafael Petzal.

May is in the spring in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 83mm 3.3 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Rafael Petzal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 177mm 6.6hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in June in San Rafael Petzal is characteristically mild and wet.

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

June is in the summer in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 177mm 6.9 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

San Rafael Petzal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 138mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

July in San Rafael Petzal is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Rafael Petzal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 132mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in San Rafael Petzal is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

San Rafael Petzal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 158mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs

San Rafael Petzal's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 158mm 6.2 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Rafael Petzal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 87mm 6.4hrs 13.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in San Rafael Petzal and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Rafael Petzal 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 Rafael Petzal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 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

San Rafael Petzal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 36mm 6.4hrs 12.1hrs

November in San Rafael Petzal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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 San Rafael Petzal.

November is in the fall / autumn in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 36mm 1.4 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Rafael Petzal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 19mm 6.1hrs 12.4hrs

December in San Rafael Petzal is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael Petzal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in San Rafael Petzal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Rafael Petzal with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Rafael Petzal weather stats

San Rafael Petzal weather statistics
Hottest month: May 22.9°C 73.2°F
Driest month: February 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: January 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: June 177mm 7ins
Warmest sea: August 29.7°C 85.5°F
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