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When to go · Santa Catarina Palopó

Santa Catarina Palopó in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road slips).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Catarina Palopó

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road slips).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • Santa Catarina PalopóHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
Low
Prices · Guatemala overall
Low

Guatemala overall: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Catarina Palopó, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, road slips).

January: Inside Santa Catarina Palopó's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, clear lake views).

Santa Catarina Palopó: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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