Semuc Champey
Lanquín, Guatemala
Semuc Champey is a national park in the Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala. It is part of the Cahabón River and is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best months to visit are between February and April, when rainfall is lowest at about 8 to 9 days of rain per month. The warmest temperatures occur in April and May, with daily highs reaching 29 °C. In contrast, the months of June through September are the wettest, with rainfall peaking at 350 mm in July.
To reach the park, you can fly into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, which is 122 km away. The site is 116 km from Guatemala City. The park is open from 08:00 to 16:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is July, with about 350 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 135 | 98 | 93 | 92 | 172 | 322 | 350 | 278 | 317 | 261 | 189 | 128 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
