AI-generatedPuerto Barrios at a glance
- Best time
- All year except Jun
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 3,022 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Barrios is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Barrios
The best time to visit Puerto Barrios is all year round except in June. In August, September and October, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 30.2 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 424 mm of precipitation.
Puerto Barrios through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Barrios in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Puerto Barrios in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Puerto Barrios in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Puerto Barrios in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Puerto Barrios for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year except June
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4617:34
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:15 · evening 17:05–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:33 · evening 17:47–17:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Puerto Barrios compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Barrios in October?
In October, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 378 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min05:46 – 17:34
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Puerto Barrios
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Puerto Barrios: score 81 against 69. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 378 mm | 128 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Barrios month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January28° · Sea 27° · 5.4 h
In January, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 255 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in January76February29° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In February, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 141 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in February81March30° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In March, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in March80April32° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In April, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in April69May32° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h
In May, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 170 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in May64June32° · Sea 30° · 6.1 h
In June, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 288 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in June68July32° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In July, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 327 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in July69August32° · Sea 30° · 7.0 h
In August, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 279 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in August66September32° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In September, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 280 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in September69October31° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In October, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 378 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in October67November29° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In November, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 424 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in November67December28° · Sea 27° · 5.0 h
In December, Puerto Barrios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 267 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Barrios.
Puerto Barrios in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puerto Barrios
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in June (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 354 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 28° | 20° | 26.7° | 5.4 h | 20 | 255 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 29° | 21° | 26.9° | 7.2 h | 17 | 141 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 21° | 27.6° | 7.8 h | 15 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 32° | 23° | 28.6° | 8.3 h | 14 | 87 |
| MayMay | 69 | 32° | 23° | 29.4° | 7.6 h | 20 | 170 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 24° | 29.8° | 6.1 h | 27 | 288 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 32° | 23° | 29.6° | 6.2 h | 30 | 327 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 23° | 29.9° | 7.0 h | 29 | 279 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 32° | 23° | 30.2° | 6.4 h | 28 | 280 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 23° | 29.5° | 5.6 h | 26 | 378 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 29° | 22° | 28.2° | 5.1 h | 23 | 424 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 28° | 21° | 27.2° | 5.0 h | 22 | 267 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
15.73° N, 88.60° W · 6 m · America/Guatemala
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Puerto Barrios
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Barrios ranges from 26.7 °C in January to 30.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.7° | 25.9° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.6° | 27.8° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Puerto Barrios
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Puerto Barrios, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Puerto Barrios: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Puerto Barrios has about 26 rainy days with 378 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Puerto Barrios
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Puerto Barrios
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Barrios is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Puerto Barrios typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Puerto Barrios: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Puerto Barrios
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Barrios (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Puerto Barrios has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Puerto Barrios
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Puerto Barrios in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Puerto Barrios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 68).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Guatemala
- Currency
- Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +502
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Puerto Barrios lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Puerto Barrios compared
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Puerto Barrios vs Livingston
In October the holiday weather in Puerto Barrios and Livingston is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Livingston as in Puerto Barrios. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto Barrios | Livingston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | All year except Jun | Dec – May |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Guatemala in October: the best places
In October, Puerto Barrios ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Puerto BarriosThis page31°30°69
- 2Livingston31°30°69
- 3Guatemala City24°56
- 4Antigua Guatemala24°56
- 5Quetzaltenango20°53
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Barrios
When is the best time to visit Puerto Barrios?
The best time to visit Puerto Barrios is all year round except in June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Barrios?
The sea temperature in Puerto Barrios ranges from 26.7 °C in January to 30.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Puerto Barrios in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Barrios?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Barrios?
The wettest month is November with 424 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 87 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Barrios get?
Puerto Barrios gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Barrios in?
Puerto Barrios is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Barrios?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Barrios takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,520 km.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 68, summer holidays 69, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 68.