Guatemala · SpringMonth summary
Guatemala weather in March
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guatemala in March?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: March is an excellent time to visit Guatemala. 27°C, 11.7h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Guatemala in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Guatemala. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Guatemala.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Guatemala averages 27°C, 15% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guatemala in March
Is March a good time to visit Guatemala?
March is an excellent time to visit Guatemala (score 9.0/10). With 27°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Guatemala in March?
With 27°C and 11.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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