Best Time to Visit Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 27.8°C / 82°F) and driest (March, 95 mm / 3.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in May, with rainfall from 95 mm / 3.7 in (March) to 428 mm / 16.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puerto Barrios's climate is broadly tropical. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.7°C78.3°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
No month at Puerto Barrios matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~95 mm / 3.7 in) and May (warmest, 27.8°C / 82°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Guatemala's national average.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Barrios?
The rainy season at Puerto Barrios, Izabal runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 266 mm / 10.5 in. The wettest single month is July (428 mm / 16.9 in).
What is the driest month in Puerto Barrios?
The driest month in Puerto Barrios is March, averaging about 95 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Barrios?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puerto Barrios — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 428 mm / 16.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
Is Puerto Barrios climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.