GuatemalaThe climate of Petén
The current climate in Petén features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Petén, Guatemala.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Petén in recent years was 43°C in April 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Petén receives 1437 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Petén runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Petén?
The best time to visit Petén for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Petén. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Petén
The climate table of Petén shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 39 | 27 | 14 | 29 | 157 | 241 | 172 | 164 | 267 | 168 | 103 | 56 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Petén, Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Petén
Yearly Temperature in Petén
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Petén, Guatemala. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Petén
Total Yearly Precipitation in Petén
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Petén, Guatemala. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Petén
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Average weather in Petén by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petén. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.