The month in detail
What to expect in March
In March, Antigua Guatemala sees 27°C during the day with 8.4h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Antigua Guatemala.
March is the best month of the year in Antigua Guatemala.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
10 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 58
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Antigua Guatemala is February (9.0/10), 0.0 pt higher than March.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Guatemala
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyQuetzal guatémaltèque (Q)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthOctober · 23°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 61%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Antigua Guatemala ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GuatemalaTemperate climate with a 9.0 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
14.56°N · 90.73°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
March is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of March & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Antigua Guatemala get in March?
Antigua Guatemala averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Antigua Guatemala?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Antigua Guatemala in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Antigua Guatemala good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Antigua Guatemala scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Antigua Guatemala?
June is the most difficult month to visit Antigua Guatemala, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Antigua Guatemala in March?
The average UV index reaches 10 in March in Antigua Guatemala (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.