Winter
Dec → Feb23 to 26°
nights 12 to 13°
- 3 rainy days · 10 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
- Jan25°recommended
- Feb26°recommended
- Mar27°recommended
- Apr27°recommended
- May25°fair
- Jun23°not recommended
- Jul24°not recommended
- Aug24°not recommended
- Sep24°not recommended
- Oct23°fair
- Nov23°recommended
- Dec23°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Guatemala, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 12° | 10.8 h | 10 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| February | 26° | 12° | 11.1 h | 9 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| March | 27° | 14° | 11.4 h | 21 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| April | 27° | 15° | 11.2 h | 60 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| May | 25° | 16° | 10.1 h | 167 mm | 24 d | |
| June | 23° | 16° | 8.8 h | 384 mm | 27 d | |
| July | 24° | 15° | 10.7 h | 165 mm | 25 d | |
| August | 24° | 15° | 10.4 h | 207 mm | 27 d | |
| September | 24° | 15° | 9.5 h | 258 mm | 28 d | |
| October | 23° | 15° | 9.2 h | 192 mm | 26 d | |
| November | 23° | 14° | 10.2 h | 95 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| December | 23° | 13° | 10.6 h | 12 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Guatemala, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Antigua) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May25 to 27°
nights 14 to 16°
- 15 rainy days · 83 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 24°
nights 15 to 16°
- 26 rainy days · 252 mm
- 10 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov23 to 24°
nights 14 to 15°
- 23 rainy days · 182 mm
- 9.6 h of sun
Book early for November to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Guatemala, month by month
EventsHoly Week in AntiguaMarch to AprilGiant kites of SumpangoNovemberQuema del DiabloDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Guatemala, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilHoly Week in Antigua big crowds
Carpets of coloured sawdust laid out in the streets of Antigua and processions carried on men's shoulders throughout Holy Week.
- NovemberGiant kites of Sumpango big crowds
On All Saints' Day, kites several metres across take off above the Sumpango cemetery to speak to the dead.
- DecemberQuema del Diablo
In early December, families burn the year's old junk and an effigy of the devil outside their front doors.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Guatemala, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇹 Lake Atitlán | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇹 Semuc Champey | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · | · | · | · | · | ~ |
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended25°12° at night
- 10 mm · 4 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended26°12° at night
- 9 mm · 3 d
- 11.1 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended27°14° at night
- 21 mm · 6 d
- 11.4 h
High season, book early
April
Recommended27°15° at night
- 60 mm · 14 d
- 11.2 h
High season, book early
May
Fair25°16° at night
- 167 mm · 24 d
- 10.1 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended23°16° at night
- 384 mm · 27 d
- 8.8 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended24°15° at night
- 165 mm · 25 d
- 10.7 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended24°15° at night
- 207 mm · 27 d
- 10.4 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended24°15° at night
- 258 mm · 28 d
- 9.5 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair23°15° at night
- 192 mm · 26 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended23°14° at night
- 95 mm · 15 d
- 10.2 h
High season, book early
December
Recommended23°13° at night
- 12 mm · 3 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 25 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 10 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
February. 26 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 27 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
April. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 60 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. High season: book early.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Frequent rain: 167 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 384 mm of rain over 27 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 165 mm of rain over 25 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 207 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 258 mm of rain over 28 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 192 mm over 26 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 95 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. High season: book early.
December. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
November to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 23 to 27 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Antigua).
Which month should you avoid in Guatemala?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 384 mm over 27 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Antigua).
What is the hottest month in Guatemala?
March, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Antigua).
What is the coldest month in Guatemala?
June, with 23 °C at best during the day and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Antigua).
What is the driest month in Guatemala?
February: 9 mm over 3 days of rain, against 384 mm in June, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Guatemala?
March, with 11.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Guatemala?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in February: 26 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Guatemala?
January, February, March, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Antigua), the safest windows for walking.
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