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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The best time to visit Tikal for hiking is February, March, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
Climate Heatmap
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Monthly weather & climate data for Tikal
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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