Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, March, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Semuc Champey?
The best time to visit Semuc Champey for hiking is February, March, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Semuc Champey, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Semuc Champey
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 60Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 134 |
February | 68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 84 |
March | 61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 104 |
April | 47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 132 |
May | 29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 384 |
June | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 546 |
July | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 498 |
August | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 512 |
September | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 509 |
October | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 397 |
November | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 21° | 190 |
December | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 21° | 152 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Semuc Champey
Now you know the best time to visit Semuc Champey for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.
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