Melchor de Mencos weather in April
In April, Melchor de Mencos sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 31 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Melchor de Mencos's 3rd-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Melchor de Mencos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:45 AM – 6:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical April day in Melchor de Mencos reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 21 |
| 2 | 35 | 21 |
| 3 | 35 | 21 |
| 4 | 35 | 21 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 |
| 6 | 35 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 22 |
| 8 | 35 | 22 |
| 9 | 35 | 22 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 22 |
| 12 | 35 | 22 |
| 13 | 35 | 22 |
| 14 | 35 | 22 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 |
| 19 | 35 | 22 |
| 20 | 35 | 22 |
| 21 | 35 | 22 |
| 22 | 35 | 22 |
| 23 | 35 | 22 |
| 24 | 35 | 22 |
| 25 | 36 | 22 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
How April really feels in Melchor de Mencos
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Melchor de Mencos weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 19° | 31 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 19° | 19 | 4.9 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 33° / 20° | 28 | 5.3 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 35° / 22° | 31 | 4.9 | 12.4 | 2.8 |
| May | 35° / 23° | 78 | 11.1 | 12.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 124 | 19 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 67 | 14.4 | 12.9 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 34° / 23° | 96 | 16.8 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 33° / 23° | 149 | 22.6 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 132 | 19.8 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 20° | 74 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 29° / 19° | 42 | 9.7 | 11 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 |
| Cloudier (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 21 |
| 2 | 79 | 21 |
| 3 | 79 | 21 |
| 4 | 79 | 21 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 75 | 25 |
| 19 | 75 | 25 |
| 20 | 75 | 25 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 67 | 33 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Melchor de Mencos gets around 31 mm of rain over 4.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 17 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 18 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 85% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 59 | 22 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 23 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 59 | 24 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 60 | 24 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 59 | 25 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 26 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 27 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 27 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 27 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 56 | 28 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 56 | 28 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 55 | 28 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 53 | 29 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 53 | 29 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 53 | 29 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 52 | 30 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 53 | 30 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 52 | 31 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 52 | 32 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 33 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 50 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 35 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 51 | 36 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 51 | 37 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 39 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 40 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 41 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 49 | 42 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 43 | 2 |
Wind in April
Winds average 9 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 6:06 PM to 6:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:06 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:06 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:06 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:07 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:08 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:08 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:08 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:08 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:10 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:11 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.08 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.63 kWh/m² to a high of 6.08 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.08 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Melchor de Mencos
None of Melchor de Mencos's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Melchor de Mencos's rainy season runs August–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Melchor de Mencos?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Melchor de Mencos. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Melchor de Mencos in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Melchor de Mencos sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Melchor de Mencos in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Melchor de Mencos peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Melchor de Mencos in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Melchor de Mencos is worst in May — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.2× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Melchor de Mencos?
Melchor de Mencos sits at 17.1°N, 89.2°W, 0 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is San Ignacio, 14 km away.
Topography around Melchor de Mencos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Melchor de Mencos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Melchor de Mencos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 173 m around an average of 141 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 502 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,117 m.
The land around Melchor de Mencos is covered by trees (60%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (78%) within 80 km.
Guatemala travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 23.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 510
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Melchor de Mencos (17.0661°, -89.1523°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).