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El Arenal Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Sunday at 85° · coldest night Sunday at 67°

The short of it: El Arenal weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 23 °C (73 °F) with fog, feeling like 28 °C (82 °F). Today’s high 27 °C (80 °F), low 22 °C (72 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 4.0 mm (0.16 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:30 local time.

EL ARENAL, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect thunderstorms today, the mercury reaching near 80° and falling to 72° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 4° below the November average of 84°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 85°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 67°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 1.2 in. in all. Nights run 6° milder than the November norm of 66°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in El Arenal brings highs near 84°, lows of 66° and about 6.4 in. of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 92°, January the coldest at 62°, and June the wettest with 10.2 in.. The best months to ride in are March and January.

The sun is up 11 h 24 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 1,011 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast73°82°2 mph–
12 AMFog73°82°1 mph–
1 AMFog73°82°1 mph–
2 AMFog73°82°1 mph–
3 AMFog72°81°1 mph–
4 AMFog72°81°1 mph–
5 AMFog72°81°1 mph–
6 AMFog72°81°1 mph–
7 AMFog73°82°1 mph–
8 AMOvercast75°83°1 mph–
9 AMOvercast77°85°1 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy79°88°2 mph–
11 AMOvercast80°88°3 mph–
12 PMOvercast80°87°4 mph0.00 in.
1 PMLight showers80°87°4 mph0.01 in.
2 PMOvercast81°89°4 mph0.01 in.
3 PMLight showers80°88°3 mph0.03 in.
4 PMLight showers78°86°2 mph0.09 in.
5 PMOvercast77°86°2 mph–
6 PMOvercast76°85°1 mph–
7 PMOvercast75°85°1 mph–
8 PMOvercast75°84°1 mph–
9 PMFog74°83°1 mph–
10 PMLight showers74°83°1 mph0.02 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): thunderstorm, high 80°, low 72°, 0.3 in. of rain, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 5:58 AM, down 5:22 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today72°80°0.3 in.12 mph11 h 24 min
Wednesday72°81°0.3 in.10 mph11 h 22 min
Thursday72°82°0.4 in.9 mph11 h 22 min
Friday72°81°0.2 in.14 mph11 h 21 min
Saturday70°82°dry8 mph11 h 21 min
Sunday67°85°dry10 mph11 h 21 min
Monday68°83°dry14 mph11 h 19 min

Warmest: Sunday at 85°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.4 in.. Strongest gusts: Friday, 14 mph.

The Almanac · El Arenal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in El Arenal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 2.5 in. less rain
Versus December
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 19 min
Average wind
3 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 84°, nights near 66°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 6.4 in., the 6th wettest month.

El Arenal in November: the full almanac →

Climate of El Arenal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°62°3.9 in.4 mph11 h 13 min✦✦✦
February86°65°2.0 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°65°1.7 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°70°1.3 in.5 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May92°72°3.8 in.5 mph12 h 55 min✦
June91°72°10.2 in.4 mph13 h 8 min✦✦
July91°71°8.7 in.4 mph13 h 3 min✦✦
August91°71°8.6 in.3 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September90°71°7.8 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October88°70°8.9 in.3 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November84°66°6.4 in.3 mph11 h 19 min✦✦
December84°64°5.4 in.3 mph11 h 7 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about El Arenal

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in El Arenal today?

Right now it is 23 °C (73 °F) with fog; it feels like 28 °C (82 °F). Today’s high is 27 °C (80 °F) and tonight’s low 22 °C (72 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) expected.

Will it rain in El Arenal this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 30 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for El Arenal?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in El Arenal?

April, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 17 °C (62 °F). The wettest month is June, with 259 mm (10.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit El Arenal?

March and January. March brings highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain; January highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and 99 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in El Arenal?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 17 °C (62 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Melchor de MencosPetén3 mi N85°66°6.2 in.
Benque Viejo el CarmenCayo District4 mi NNE85°66°6.2 in.
San Jose SoccothsCayo District4 mi NNE85°66°6.1 in.
Callac CreekCayo District7 mi N85°66°5.9 in.
San AntonioCayo District9 mi ENE83°65°7.0 in.
Cristo ReyCayo District10 mi NE85°66°6.3 in.
Bullet Tree FallsCayo District10 mi NNE85°66°6.1 in.
San IgnacioCayo District11 mi NNE85°66°6.3 in.

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