Best Time to Visit Totonicapán, Totonicapán, Guatemala
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Totonicapán.
Totonicapán does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 13.4°C / 56.1°F) and driest (January, 4 mm / 0.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.4°C / 50.7°F in January to 13.4°C / 56.1°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 267 mm / 10.5 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Totonicapán, Totonicapán, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Totonicapán'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 | 10.4°C50.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | 11°C51.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | 12.5°C54.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
No month at Totonicapán matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Totonicapán?
Totonicapán doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~4 mm / 0.2 in) and April (warmest, 13.4°C / 56.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Guatemala's national average.
When is the rainy season in Totonicapán?
The rainy season at Totonicapán, Totonicapán runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 156 mm / 6.1 in. The wettest single month is June (267 mm / 10.5 in).
What is the driest month in Totonicapán?
The driest month in Totonicapán is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10.4°C / 50.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Totonicapán?
The least comfortable months for travel to Totonicapán — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 267 mm / 10.5 in in June, and the coldest month averages 10.4°C / 50.7°F.
Is Totonicapán climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Totonicapán 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 Totonicapán specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.