Winter
Dec → Feb26°
nights 19°
- 19 rainy days · 197 mm
- 8.6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Semuc Champey?
- Jan26°recommended
- Feb26°recommended
- Mar29°recommended
- Apr31°recommended
- May32°fair
- Jun30°not recommended
- Jul29°not recommended
- Aug29°not recommended
- Sep29°not recommended
- Oct28°not recommended
- Nov27°not recommended
- Dec26°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Semuc Champey, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 19° | 8.4 h | 239 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
| February | 26° | 19° | 9.3 h | 168 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| March | 29° | 20° | 10.6 h | 119 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| April | 31° | 22° | 11.2 h | 62 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 32° | 23° | 10.8 h | 252 mm | 18 d | |
| June | 30° | 23° | 9.2 h | 428 mm | 25 d | |
| July | 29° | 22° | 10.2 h | 433 mm | 29 d | |
| August | 29° | 22° | 10.5 h | 390 mm | 29 d | |
| September | 29° | 22° | 9.9 h | 359 mm | 28 d | |
| October | 28° | 22° | 9 h | 293 mm | 27 d | |
| November | 27° | 21° | 8.5 h | 369 mm | 22 d | |
| December | 26° | 19° | 8.2 h | 184 mm | 21 d |
The four seasons in Semuc Champey, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Semuc Champey) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May29 to 32°
nights 20 to 23°
- 14 rainy days · 144 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 30°
nights 22 to 23°
- 28 rainy days · 417 mm
- 10 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 29°
nights 21 to 22°
- 26 rainy days · 340 mm
- 9.1 h of sun
Book early for January to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Semuc Champey, month by month
What to see and do
EventsCobán National Folklore FestivalJuly to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: April
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Semuc Champey, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- July to AugustCobán National Folklore Festival
Cobán, a few hours' drive away, hosts the national folklore festival and the election of the Rabin Ajau, in late July.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended26°19° at night
- 239 mm · 20 d
- 8.4 h
High season, book early
February
Recommended26°19° at night
- 168 mm · 16 d
- 9.3 h
High season, book early
March
Recommended29°20° at night
- 119 mm · 13 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended31°22° at night
- 62 mm · 10 d
- 11.2 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair32°23° at night
- 252 mm · 18 d
- 10.8 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended30°23° at night
- 428 mm · 25 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 433 mm · 29 d
- 10.2 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 390 mm · 29 d
- 10.5 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 359 mm · 28 d
- 9.9 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended28°22° at night
- 293 mm · 27 d
- 9 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended27°21° at night
- 369 mm · 22 d
- 8.5 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair26°19° at night
- 184 mm · 21 d
- 8.2 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Frequent rain: 239 mm over 20 days. Expect 8.4 h of sunshine a day. High season: book early.
February. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Frequent rain: 168 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
March. 29 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Frequent rain: 252 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. A very wet month, 428 mm of rain over 25 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 433 mm of rain over 29 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 390 mm of rain over 29 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 359 mm of rain over 28 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 293 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. A very wet month, 369 mm of rain over 22 days. Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Frequent rain: 184 mm over 21 days. Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Semuc Champey?
January to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 26 to 31 °C, with 15 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Semuc Champey).
Which month should you avoid in Semuc Champey?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 433 mm over 29 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Semuc Champey).
What is the hottest month in Semuc Champey?
May, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Semuc Champey).
What is the coldest month in Semuc Champey?
January, with 26 °C at best during the day and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Semuc Champey).
What is the driest month in Semuc Champey?
April: 62 mm over 10 days of rain, against 433 mm in July, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Semuc Champey?
April, with 11.2 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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