Puerto Barrios, Guatemala: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala? If you're planning to go to Puerto Barrios, 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 Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Based on the climate and weather in Puerto Barrios, the best time to go is April. See below for details.

Important essentials for Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Puerto Barrios, Guatemala by month

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January

In January, Puerto Barrios is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 60s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Puerto Barrios, with several of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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February

February for Puerto Barrios is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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March

March here is extremely warm and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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April

If you vacation in Puerto Barrios during April, you might notice that it is constantly hot and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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May

May for Puerto Barrios is constantly hot, somewhat stormy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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June

If you visit Puerto Barrios during June, you may find that it is constantly hot, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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July

If you visit Puerto Barrios during July, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot, very rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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August

In August, Puerto Barrios is constantly hot, very rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Puerto Barrios, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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September

In September, Puerto Barrios can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Puerto Barrios, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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October

If you go to Puerto Barrios in October, you will notice that it is hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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November

Traveling to Puerto Barrios in November, you will notice that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

In December, Puerto Barrios is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Puerto Barrios, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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Activities for Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Puerto Barrios.

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