San Juan La Laguna Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore San Juan La Laguna’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Guatemala.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, San Juan La Laguna experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 14°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in San Juan La Laguna by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. March, the city’s warmest month receives 249 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 21 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days. For more information, please visit our San Juan La Laguna Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Guatemala Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Guatemala. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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San Juan La Laguna Temperatures Compared World Wide
San Juan La Laguna’s average annual maximum temperature is 24°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In San Juan La Laguna, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 70% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 24°C. In the warmest month, March, the humidity is 70% combined with an average maximum temperature of 25°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about San Juan La Laguna’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our San Juan La Laguna climate page.
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