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Monterrico in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), and weekends if you want quiet.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
17
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Monterrico

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), and weekends if you want quiet.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • MonterricoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 17 days
  • Pacific coast, Guatemala · Monterrico, El Paredónrainy

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

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
Low
Prices · Guatemala overall
Low

Guatemala overall: Heavy rain and landslides possible; hurricane remnants from both oceans.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 17

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), and weekends if you want quiet.

January: Inside Monterrico's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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