Weather by month for Guatemala City, the best months to go and how Guatemala's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 23°C to 27°C · 4–7 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 22°C to 28°C · 9–25 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 23°C / 13°C | 7 days (21 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| Best month: February | 25°C / 13°C | 4 days (14 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 8.5/10 |
| Best month: March | 27°C / 14°C | 5 days (22 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| April | 28°C / 15°C | 9 days (39 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| May | 26°C / 16°C | 19 days (128 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| June | 24°C / 16°C | 25 days (254 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| July | 24°C / 15°C | 20 days (142 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| August | 25°C / 15°C | 22 days (179 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| September | 24°C / 15°C | 25 days (215 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| October | 23°C / 15°C | 22 days (173 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| November | 22°C / 14°C | 13 days (74 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: December | 23°C / 13°C | 7 days (18 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 8.3/10 |
Figures for Guatemala City; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 13°C · 7 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Days reach a high of 23.4°C with only 7 rain days and 21mm of rain, among the driest stretches of the year. Sun hours sit at 10.8, and this month scores 8.4, rated one of the best times to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, often extending holiday travel from late December.
25°C / 13°C · 4 rain days · 11.1 h sun
This is the top-scoring month at 8.5, rated best. Highs climb to 24.9°C, rain drops to just 4.1 days and 14mm, and sun hours rise to 11.1. Clear skies and little rain make this a solid pick for most regions of the country.
27°C / 14°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Temperatures warm further to a 26.6°C high, with rain still light at 4.7 days and 22mm. Sun hours peak at 11.5. The month scores 7.6, still rated best, as the dry season holds before the rains build in April.
28°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs hit 27.5°C, the warmest of the year, while rain starts picking up to 9.2 days and 39mm. The score dips slightly to 6.9, rated good, as humidity rises. Holy Week holidays run from 2 to 5 April, with Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday, a major travel period with crowds and processions.
26°C / 16°C · 19 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain increases sharply this month: 19.1 rain days and 128mm, marking the start of the wet season. Highs stay warm at 26.4°C but sun hours drop to 10.6. The score is 6.8, rated good, as frequent afternoon showers become the norm. International Workers' Day falls on 1 May.
24°C / 16°C · 25 rain days · 9.3 h sun
This is one of the wettest months, with 24.6 rain days and 254mm of rain. Highs cool to 23.9°C and sun hours fall to 9.3, the lowest of the year. Despite the heavy, near-daily rain, the score holds at 6.9, rated good, since showers are often short afternoon bursts. Army Day is marked on 30 June.
24°C / 15°C · 20 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases slightly from June but stays substantial, with 19.7 rain days and 142mm. Highs sit at 24°C and sun hours recover a little to 10.9. The score is 6.9, rated good, reflecting a typical mid-wet-season month.
25°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Rainfall climbs again to 21.7 days and 179mm, with highs of 24.6°C. Sun hours are 10.8. The score stays steady at 6.9, rated good, as the wet season continues with regular downpours, usually heaviest in the afternoon and evening.
24°C / 15°C · 25 rain days · 10.1 h sun
This is the wettest month by rainfall total, with 215mm over 25 rain days, the most rain days of the year. Highs are 24.1°C and sun hours drop to 10.1. The score is 6.9, rated good. Independence Day on 15 September brings parades and celebrations nationwide despite the rain.
23°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Rain stays heavy, with 21.8 rain days and 173mm, and sun hours fall to 9.8. Highs cool to 23.1°C. This is the lowest-scoring month at 6.8, rated good, as the tail end of the wet season brings persistent cloud cover. Revolution Day falls on 20 October.
22°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain eases noticeably to 12.5 days and 74mm as the dry season begins to return. Highs sit at 22.4°C with sun hours at 10.2. The score rises to 7.2, rated good. All Saints' Day on 1 November is marked with kite festivals and cemetery visits in parts of the country.
23°C / 13°C · 7 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Conditions turn dry again, with just 6.7 rain days and 18mm of rain, and highs of 22.9°C. The score climbs to 8.3, rated best. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on 24 and 25 December, plus New Year's Eve on the 31st, make this a festive and busy travel period.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 23°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C | 26°C | 24°C | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 23°C |
| Quetzaltenango | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C |
| Livingston | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 27°C | 26°C |
| Antigua Guatemala | 24°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 24°C |
| Panajachel | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 23°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
January, February, March and December are best for city trips. Rain days drop to around 4 to 7 per month and highs reach 23 to 27°C, with up to 11.5 hours of sun in March, making it easy to walk around Guatemala City and nearby colonial towns.
Beach
November through February bring the driest weather, with rain days falling from 12.5 in November to just 4 in February and rainfall as low as 14mm to 18mm. Highs of 22 to 25°C and over 10 hours of sun make these months good for beach time.
Hiking & nature
December, January and February are the top hiking months. Rain days stay under 7 and rainfall is only 14mm to 21mm, keeping trails dry, while highs of 23 to 25°C and cool lows of 12 to 13°C suit long days outdoors.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr), Holy Saturday (4 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr)
Public holidays: International Workers' Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Army Day (30 Jun)
Public holidays: Independence Day (15 Sep)
Public holidays: Revolution Day (20 Oct)
Public holidays: All Saints' Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August works, but expect rain. It's rated 6.9, a good month. Guatemala City sees around 22 rain days and 179mm of rain, with highs of 24.6°C and 10.8 hours of sun a day. Mornings tend to be drier than afternoons, so plan outdoor activities early.
Yes, December is one of the best months, scoring 8.3. Rain drops sharply to about 7 days and 18mm, with highs of 22.9°C and 10.5 hours of sun. It marks the start of the dry season, making it a reliable pick for sightseeing and hiking.
February scores highest at 8.5, followed closely by January at 8.4 and December at 8.3. These months have the least rain, around 4 to 7 rain days, and the most sun, over 10.5 hours daily. March also scores well at 7.6, rounding out the top four dry-season months.
June is workable but wet, scoring 6.9 like most of the rainy season. It's one of the wettest months, with about 25 rain days and 254mm of rain, the highest monthly total in the data. Sun hours drop to 9.3, the lowest of the year, so skies stay cloudier.
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