Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala? If you're planning to go to Melchor de Mencos, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala

Based on the climate and weather in Melchor de Mencos, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Melchor de Mencos, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala by month

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January

January in Melchor de Mencos is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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February

If you vacation in Melchor de Mencos during February, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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March

If you vacation in Melchor de Mencos during March, you are likely to see that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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April

If you are traveling to Melchor de Mencos in April, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you vacation in Melchor de Mencos during May, you may notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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June

If you visit Melchor de Mencos during June, you will probably notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

July is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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August

If you visit Melchor de Mencos during August, you might notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C).

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September

September is really hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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October

October here can be sweltering and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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November

November in Melchor de Mencos is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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December

If you visit Melchor de Mencos during December, you are likely to find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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