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Lanquín Weather in September

Lanquín in September

The short of it: Lanquín in September averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 510 mm (20.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 510 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

September in Lanquín brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 510 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 510 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-September, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Lanquín runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Cahabón, 18 km to the E, is 2° warmer by day.

September in Lanquín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 37 mm more rain
Versus October
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CahabónAlta Verapaz18 km E33°23°456 mm
SenahúAlta Verapaz25 km SE28°19°470 mm
TucurúAlta Verapaz35 km SSW29°20°491 mm
San Pedro CarcháAlta Verapaz37 km WSW27°15°324 mm
TamahúAlta Verapaz40 km SW25°15°379 mm
San Juan ChamelcoAlta Verapaz41 km WSW26°15°350 mm
PanzosAlta Verapaz41 km ESE34°24°376 mm
ChisecAlta Verapaz42 km NW33°23°528 mm

The Almanac · Lanquín Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 510 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Lanquín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°197 mm7 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
February28°19°101 mm7 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March30°20°120 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
April32°21°104 mm7 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
May31°22°266 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
June31°22°512 mm5 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
July30°22°599 mm5 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦
August31°22°473 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
September31°22°510 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October30°22°441 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
November28°20°288 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
December27°20°160 mm6 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lanquín in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lanquín in September?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 510 mm (20.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 510 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Lanquín?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Lanquín in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 12 min in December to 13 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Lanquín in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lanquín in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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