Weather by month for central Guatemala, the best months to go and how Guatemala's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Mar
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 23°C · 12 rain days
Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 20°C to 25°C · 14–29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 13°C | 18 days (178 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| February | 21°C / 13°C | 14 days (142 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| Best month: March | 23°C / 14°C | 12 days (125 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| April | 25°C / 15°C | 14 days (108 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| May | 25°C / 17°C | 22 days (171 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 24°C / 17°C | 27 days (322 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| July | 23°C / 16°C | 28 days (218 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 24°C / 16°C | 28 days (237 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| September | 24°C / 16°C | 29 days (309 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 22°C / 16°C | 27 days (346 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| November | 21°C / 15°C | 22 days (370 mm) | 7.5 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| December | 20°C / 14°C | 17 days (185 mm) | 7.5 h/day | 6.9/10 |
Figures for central Guatemala; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
20°C / 13°C · 18 rain days · 7.8 h sun
January is mild, with highs of 20°C and lows of 12.9°C. Rain falls on about 17.5 days and totals 178 mm, but you still get 7.8 hours of sun a day. Our score is 7, so it is a good month. Bring a warm layer for the cool nights.
21°C / 13°C · 14 rain days · 9.1 h sun
February warms a little, to highs of 21.1°C and lows of 13°C. Rain days drop to 13.7 and the total falls to 142 mm. Sunshine rises to 9.1 hours a day. With a score of 7.3, it is a good time to go.
23°C / 14°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
March is the best month in our scores, at 7.6. Highs reach 22.8°C and lows 14.1°C. It has the fewest rain days of the year, at 12, with 125 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day. If you can choose any month, choose this one.
25°C / 15°C · 14 rain days · 10.9 h sun
April has highs of 24.6°C and lows of 15.4°C. It has the lowest rain total of the year, at 108 mm, over 13.6 rain days. It also has the most sun, at 10.9 hours a day. The score is 7.3, so it is a good month and close to March.
25°C / 17°C · 22 rain days · 10.6 h sun
May is the warmest month, with highs of 25°C and lows of 16.6°C. Rain days jump to 21.9 and the total rises to 171 mm. Sunshine stays high at 10.6 hours a day. The score is 7, so it is still good, but expect showers.
24°C / 17°C · 27 rain days · 8.8 h sun
June has highs of 24°C and rain on about 26.6 days. The rain total climbs sharply to 322 mm, and sun drops to 8.8 hours a day. The score is 7. Go only if you accept rain on most days and have indoor plans ready.
23°C / 16°C · 28 rain days · 10.1 h sun
July has highs of 23.3°C and lows of 16.3°C. Rain falls on about 27.5 days, though the total is lower than June at 218 mm. You still get 10.1 hours of sun a day. The score is 7, but you will get wet most days.
24°C / 16°C · 28 rain days · 10.0 h sun
August is similar to July, with highs of 23.8°C and rain on about 27.8 days. The total is 237 mm, with 10 hours of sun a day. The score is 7. It works if you are flexible, but it is not a month for dry weather.
24°C / 16°C · 29 rain days · 9.3 h sun
September has the most rain days of the year, at 28.9, and 309 mm of rain. Highs are 23.5°C and lows 16.3°C. The score is 7, but if dry days matter to you, this is a poor choice. Pick March or April instead.
22°C / 16°C · 27 rain days · 8.1 h sun
October brings rain on about 27 days and a heavy 346 mm in total. Highs fall to 22.3°C and sun drops to 8.1 hours a day. The score is 7, but this is one of the wettest months. Avoid it if you plan long days outdoors.
21°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 7.5 h sun
November has the highest rain total of the year, at 370 mm, over 22.1 rain days. Highs are 20.7°C and sun is low at 7.5 hours a day. Its score of 6.9 is the joint lowest of the year. It is the weakest month to go.
20°C / 14°C · 17 rain days · 7.5 h sun
December is cool, with highs of 20.2°C and lows of 13.8°C. Rain days fall to 17.3 and the total to 185 mm, but sun stays low at 7.5 hours a day. The score is 6.9, joint lowest with November, so it is a fair but not ideal month.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March is the best month for city trips. Highs are about 22.8°C and lows 14.1°C. It has the fewest rain days of the year, at 12, and about 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Hiking & nature
February and March suit hiking best. They are mild and fairly dry, with 13.7 and 12 rain days and highs of 21.1°C and 22.8°C. Avoid September to November, when monthly rain reaches 309–370 mm.
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FAQ
March is the best month to visit Guatemala, with the top score of 7.6 out of 10. It has the fewest rain days of the year (12) and only 125 mm of rain. You get about 10.2 hours of sun a day. Highs reach 22.8°C and lows are 14.1°C. February and April are close behind, both scoring 7.3.
August is a fair choice, but expect rain on most days. It scores 7 out of 10. On average it rains on 27.8 days and brings 237 mm of rain. There is still about 10 hours of sun a day. It is mild, with highs of 23.8°C and lows of 16.3°C. Plan indoor options for wet spells.
November is one of the weakest months to visit, scoring 6.9 out of 10. It is the wettest month, with 370 mm of rain over 22.1 rain days. It also has the least sun, at 7.5 hours a day. Highs are a cooler 20.7°C. If you can choose, go in March or April instead.
The wettest period runs from May to November. In these months it rains on 21.9 to 28.9 days. September has the most rain days (28.9). The heaviest totals fall in November (370 mm), October (346 mm), June (322 mm) and September (309 mm). April is the driest month by rainfall, with 108 mm.
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