Jalapa, Guatemala
Monjas
Monjas is a small town in Jalapa, Guatemala, 965 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13,541. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population13,541
Local time09:33
14.50° N, 89.87° WElevation 965 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code21006October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Monjas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:53 · 17:3511 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:27Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month17°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthSeptember
194 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Monjas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 68%
Today24 Oct26°17°
Sun25 Oct26°16°
Mon26 Oct26°16°
Tue27 Oct28°15°
Wed28 Oct28°16°
Thu29 Oct28°17°
Fri30 Oct28°16°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°2 mm
Sun1 Nov28°17°
Mon2 Nov29°16°3.4 mm
When to go to Monjas
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 73 | 75 | 66 | 59 | 44 | 45 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 56 | 63 | 64 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 96 | 206 | 161 | 151 | 194 | 105 | 22 | 5 |
| Wet days | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
What's on in Monjas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Monjas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Guatemala seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Monjas
Earthquakes around Monjas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days13magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950201magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record97within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Los Amates 8 km ↑1976 · 123 km
7.3Santa Tecla 40 km ↓1982 · 140 km
6.8La Democracia 57 km ↓2017 · 147 km
6.8La Democracia 45 km ↓1979 · 132 km
Tropical storms · Monjas
Towns and villages around Monjas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Ceibita1 kmAgua Tibia2 kmLa Recta2.9 kmLa Campana3.2 kmObraje3.3 kmLas Vegas3.5 kmEl Salamo3.6 kmMojarritas3.6 kmLos Cerritos4.1 kmLlano Grande4.3 kmEl Plash4.4 kmLos Terrones4.4 kmLa Colonia4.4 kmJuan Cano4.8 kmEl Carmen4.9 kmPiedras de Fuego4.9 kmLa Estancia5.1 kmLa Rinconada5.2 kmMorazán5.3 kmLos Izotes5.3 kmLlano Verde5.5 kmLas Olivas5.5 kmLas Lomas5.6 kmPiedras Blancas5.8 kmLos Achiotes5.9 kmBuena Vista5.9 kmCasa de Tablas6.2 kmPlan de La Cruz6.4 kmGaray6.7 kmEl Coco7.2 kmSan Antonio7.2 kmLa Providencia7.4 kmJoya del Manzal7.5 kmLa Provincia7.5 kmSestiadero7.5 kmSan Juancito7.6 kmLas Moritas7.6 kmLa Ceiba7.7 kmLos Valdéz8.2 kmLos Izotes8.4 km
Monjas from above
Around Monjas13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Laguna del HoyoNature4.2 kmVolcán JumayMountain25 kmSuchitanMountain21 kmTahualMountain8.7 kmVolcán IpalaMountain27 kmVolcán de FloresMountain25 kmIxtepequeMountain23 kmJalapaPlace19 kmJutiapaPlace24 kmSan Luis JilotepequePlace23 kmSanta Catarina MitaPlace15 kmEl ProgresoPlace17 kmSan Pedro PinulaPlace18 km
Postal code
21006
Getting to Monjas
La Aurora International AirportGUA
71 kmIlopango International AirportILS
121 kmEl Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSAL
147 kmPlaces near Monjas
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monjas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monjas.
What is the hottest month in Monjas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Monjas?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monjas?
September is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
What is the postal code of Monjas?
The postal code of Monjas is 21006.