What’s the climate like in Alta Verapaz?
The current climate of Alta Verapaz features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Alta Verapaz in recent years was 41°C in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in November 2014.
On average, Alta Verapaz receives 1068 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Alta Verapaz runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Alta Verapaz?
The best time to visit Alta Verapaz for sunny weather is January through May, July, August, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Alta Verapaz. 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.
Climate Table of Alta Verapaz
The climate table of Alta Verapaz shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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) | 24 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 77 | 38 | 37 | 69 | 141 | 83 | 102 | 147 | 136 | 110 | 54 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in April, May, June and August
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation: 1068 mm per year, averaging 89 mm per month
- Driest months: 37 mm in April, 38 mm in March and 54 mm in December
- Wettest months: 147 mm in September, 141 mm in June and 136 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Alta Verapaz
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alta Verapaz
This graph shows how much precipitation Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Alta Verapaz
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Alta Verapaz
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alta Verapaz
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Alta Verapaz by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alta Verapaz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
