Petén weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Petén, Guatemala. Like most weather services, we show Petén at one spot: San Benito, its largest city. At 3:45 PM local time it was clear and 30°C (85°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 7%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Jun, Aug–Oct
About San Benito weather
Is it raining in San Benito right now?
No. It’s clear and 30° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in San Benito this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in San Benito lately?
In the past 7 days, San Benito had 3 rainy days and 6.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San Benito?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Petén weather by month
When is the best time to visit Petén?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Petén is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in December to 36°C (96°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Petén?
September is the wettest month, with about 275 mm (10.8 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Petén?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F).
Does Petén have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for San Benito), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Petén
Weather can differ a lot within Petén: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito | Dec–Mar | Jun–Oct | 26–36°C | 1,801 mm |
| Flores | Dec–Mar | Jun–Oct | 26–36°C | 1,801 mm |
| Poptún | Feb–Apr | Jun–Nov | 25–33°C | 1,804 mm |