Guatemala, GuatemalaQuick decision
When to visit Guatemala?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–27°C in March
🌧 Least rain
15% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
June (80%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
TikalDecember–April — Maya temples in jungle, sunrise from Temple IV.
Antigua & VolcanoesNovember–April — colonial town, Acatenango and Fuego.
Lake AtitlánNovember–March — Maya villages, hiking and markets.
Indigenous MarketsYear-round — Chichicastenango on Thursdays and Sundays.
Monthly climate data
Guatemala weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 24°C | 24% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 13°C | 25°C | 16% | 0.6 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 27°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 28°C | 31% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 16°C | 26°C | 64% | 4.3 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 16°C | 24°C | 80% | 9.0 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 60% | 4.9 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 72% | 6.1 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 15°C | 24°C | 84% | 7.3 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 73% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 40% | 2.4 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 23°C | 23% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 27°C, 37% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 71% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 66% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°C, 21% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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Tip : May, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
March is ideal with 15% rainy days and 27°C.
June is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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