Best Time to Visit Jalapa, Jalapa, Guatemala
Jalapa is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Jalapa for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.4°C / 65.1°F in December to 21.4°C / 70.5°F in April, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 293 mm / 11.5 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jalapa, Jalapa, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jalapa's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5°C65.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.2°C66.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.5°C68.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.8°C65.8°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.4°C65.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jalapa?
The best time to visit Jalapa for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 21.4°C / 70.5°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jalapa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Jalapa?
The rainy season at Jalapa, Jalapa runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 143 mm / 5.6 in. The wettest single month is June (293 mm / 11.5 in).
What is the driest month in Jalapa?
The driest month in Jalapa is January, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jalapa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jalapa — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 293 mm / 11.5 in in June, and the coldest month averages 18.4°C / 65.1°F.
Is Jalapa climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jalapa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guatemala figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jalapa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.