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Peten Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Peten, Guatemala in December.

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Flores Tikal Jobompiche Laguna Yaxha

Planning a journey to Peten, Guatemala this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Peten in December

Peten, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. December in Peten generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Flores. During this period, Flores experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Peten, Guatemala, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tikal with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Jobompiche with 60 mm (2.4 in).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Peten

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Peten, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Peten (December)

Precipitation variation in Peten (December)

Flores

In December Flores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Flores →

Tikal

In December Tikal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tikal →

Jobompiche

In December Jobompiche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jobompiche →

Laguna Yaxha

In December Laguna Yaxha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
151 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Laguna Yaxha →

El Remate

In December El Remate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in El Remate →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Peten, in Guatemala.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Peten in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flores 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Tikal 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Jobompiche 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Laguna Yaxha 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
El Remate 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
San José 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Peten weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Peten, Guatemala in December?

In December, Peten, Guatemala generally has tolerable weather conditions. Flores sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Peten, Guatemala in December?

In Flores, the average daytime high in December is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does Peten, Guatemala get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Peten, Guatemala during December, with Flores averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Peten, Guatemala?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Flores, December might be a good time to visit Peten, Guatemala. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Flores. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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