Retalhuleu weather in October (Guatemala)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Retalhuleu this October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Retalhuleu includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Retalhuleu in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 445 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Retalhuleu. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Retalhuleu climate page with graphs.

 

Retalhuleu, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 445 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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