Peten weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Peten this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Peten in December?
Peten is a region in Guatemala. December in Peten generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Flores. During this period, Flores experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tikal with an average of 48 mm to moderate rainfall in El Remate with 57 mm.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Peten, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Peten's yearly weather, check out our Peten climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Peten?
Flores
In December Flores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tikal
In December Tikal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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El Remate
In December El Remate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San José
In December San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Santa Elena
In December Santa Elena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peten, in Guatemala.
Is December the best time to visit Peten?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Flores, December might be a good time to visit Peten. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Flores. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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