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When to go · El Paredón

El Paredón in January

Great month. Inside El Paredón's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, best surf).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for El Paredón

Inside El Paredón's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, best surf).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for El Paredón in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • El ParedónHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • Pacific coast, Guatemala · Monterrico, El Paredónbest weather

    Hot black-sand beaches; turtle nesting Jul–Dec.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
High
Prices · Guatemala overall
Medium

Guatemala overall: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Paredón, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    Feb: 2

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside El Paredón's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, best surf).

February: Inside El Paredón's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, best surf).

El Paredón: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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