Santa Elena weather in December (Peten, Guatemala)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Elena in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Santa Elena includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 20°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Guatemala in December

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Elena.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.