Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, December, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Suchitoto?
The best time to visit Suchitoto for backpacking is November, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
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 Suchitoto due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Suchitoto
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 6 |
February | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 3 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 17 |
April | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 44 |
May | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 176 |
June | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 298 |
July | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 271 |
August | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 317 |
September | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 327 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 214 |
November | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 36 |
December | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 11 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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