Tikal Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tikal’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
The temperature in Tikal changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 19°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tikal by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 41 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days.
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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Tikal Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tikal’s average annual maximum temperature is 33°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
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 Tikal’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tikal climate page.
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