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Outdoor activities Potential

50/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

23°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Tikal for hiking is February, March, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tikal

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°93
February
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°51
March
49Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°43
April
34Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°62
May
20Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°162
June
8Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°247
July
10Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°212
August
10Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°235
September
8Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°247
October
14Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°263
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°164
December
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°91

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Tikal

When is the best time to visit Tikal for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Tikal for outdoor activities is typically in February, March, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Tikal?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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