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
Expect highs around 23°C and just 7 rain days, with 10.8 hours of sun. This is one of the driest, sunniest stretches of the year, and it scores 8.4, rated among the best months to visit. New Year's Day falls on the 1st, so the start of the month can be quieter for travel.
25°C / 13°C · 4 rain days · 11.1 h sun
February is the best-scoring month at 8.5, with highs of 24.9°C and only 4.1 rain days on average. Sun hours reach 11.1, among the highest of the year, making for reliably clear conditions for sightseeing.
27°C / 14°C · 5 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs climb to 26.6°C with still-low rainfall at 4.7 rain days and 22mm. Sun hours peak at 11.5, and the month scores 7.6, keeping it in the best-rated group, though it's slightly less favoured than January or February.
28°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 11.5 h sun
April brings higher highs of 27.5°C but rain starts picking up, with 9.2 rain days and 39mm. The score drops to 6.9, a good rather than best month. Holy Week falls this month, with Maundy Thursday on the 2nd through Easter Sunday on the 5th, a major travel period in Guatemala.
26°C / 16°C · 19 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain increases sharply in May, with 19.1 rain days and 128mm, while highs ease slightly to 26.4°C. Sun hours drop to 10.6. The score is 6.8, good but clearly past the driest season. International Workers' Day falls on the 1st.
24°C / 16°C · 25 rain days · 9.3 h sun
June is one of the wettest months, with 24.6 rain days and 254mm of rain, the highest monthly total. Highs fall to 23.9°C and sun hours drop to 9.3, the lowest of the year. Despite the heavy rain, the score holds at 6.9, a good month for those comfortable with frequent downpours. Army Day falls on the 30th.
24°C / 15°C · 20 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain eases slightly from June but stays high, with 19.7 rain days and 142mm. Highs sit at 24°C and sun hours recover a little to 10.9. The month scores 6.9, a good option if you don't mind regular rain showers.
25°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August sees rain pick up again, with 21.7 rain days and 179mm, alongside highs of 24.6°C. Sun hours are 10.8. The score stays steady at 6.9, reflecting a wet but still workable month for travel.
24°C / 15°C · 25 rain days · 10.1 h sun
September is the wettest month by rain days, with 25 rain days and 215mm, while highs sit at 24.1°C. Sun hours drop to 10.1. The score is 6.9, good overall despite the heavy, frequent rain. Independence Day falls on the 15th, bringing national celebrations.
23°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Rain stays heavy in October, with 21.8 rain days and 173mm, and highs of 23.1°C. Sun hours are 9.8, among the lowest of the year. The score dips slightly to 6.8. Revolution Day falls on the 20th.
22°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain starts easing in November, down to 12.5 rain days and 74mm, with highs of 22.4°C and sun hours recovering to 10.2. The score rises to 7.2, a good month as the wet season winds down. All Saints' Day falls on the 1st.
23°C / 13°C · 7 rain days · 10.5 h sun
December returns to dry, sunny conditions, with just 6.7 rain days and 18mm, highs of 22.9°C, and 10.5 sun hours. The score climbs to 8.3, rated among the best months. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve all fall this month, making it a busy and festive time to travel.
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 to March and December work well for city trips. Rain days drop to 4–7 per month and highs run 23–27°C, so sightseeing stays dry and comfortable.
Beach
November to February suit the coast best. December and January see just 18–21mm of rain, while November still gets 74mm as the wet season tapers off, but all four months avoid the heaviest downpours.
Hiking & nature
December to February are the driest months for hiking, with only 4–7 rain days and highs of 22–25°C, keeping trails firmer and views clearer.
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, February is one of the best months, with a score of 8.5 out of 10. It has only 4.1 rain days, 14 mm of rain, and 11.1 hours of sun a day, with highs around 24.9°C. This makes it one of the driest, sunniest months of the year.
August works, but it is wetter. It scores 6.9 out of 10, with 21.7 rain days and 179 mm of rain for the month. Sun hours still average 10.8 a day and highs reach 24.6°C, so it's rainy season weather rather than a poor month.
The top-scoring months are February (8.5), January (8.4), December (8.3) and March (7.6). These months have the fewest rain days, as low as 4.1 in February, and more sun, up to 11.5 hours a day in March, making them the driest stretch of the year.
June still scores 6.9 out of 10, so it's workable, but it's the wettest month with 254 mm of rain over 24.6 rain days. Sun drops to 9.3 hours a day, the lowest of the year, so expect frequent afternoon downpours typical of the green season.
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