Best Time to Visit Acatenango Volcano for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

90/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

17°C – 20°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Acatenango Volcano?

The best time to visit Acatenango Volcano for backpacking is February, January, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Acatenango Volcano due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Acatenango Volcano

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	28	7.3	78%	dry
February	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	21	5.6	72%	dry
March	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	31	6.3	77%	dry
April	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	50	9.3	80%	shoulder
May	63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	195	19.8	84%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	350	24.8	88%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	24°	226	22.8	86%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	24°	245	23.9	87%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	23°	340	24.6	89%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	18°	23°	231	22.3	87%	wet
November	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	86	11.7	82%	shoulder
December	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	50	9.3	78%	dry