Climate of Petén, Guatemala
Area-weighted average across Petén. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Petén, a subdivision of Guatemala, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.6°C / 72.7°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May, with rainfall from 54 mm / 2.1 in to 339 mm / 13.3 in depending on the season (2269 mm / 89.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C72.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.5°C74.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 308 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 325 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.7°C78.3°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 23°C73.4°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Petén?
Petén, Guatemala does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is April at 54 mm / 2.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Petén?
Petén, Guatemala has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.6°C / 72.7°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2269 mm / 89.3 in, with the wettest month being September (339 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest April (54 mm / 2.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Petén?
The hottest month in Petén is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.7°C / 81.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Petén?
The coldest month in Petén is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
When does it rain most in Petén?
The wettest month in Petén is September, averaging about 339 mm / 13.3 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 54 mm / 2.1 in.