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Guatemala, Guatemala · Tropical

Guatemala: best months to visit

March (9.0/10) · October (7.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 14.63°N · 90.51°W
⚡ Quick answer
March
Depends on your goals
9.0/10
☀️ Mar
Top score (9.0/10)
🌤️ Apr
Alt. (8.9/10)
Oct
Plus rude (7.3/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Guatemala?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Guatemala, March and April clearly stand out. October concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 March · 9.0 April · 8.9 February · 8.8 January · 8.6 October · 7.3
8.6
Jan
8.8
Feb
9.0
Mar
8.9
Apr
7.9
May
7.4
Jun
7.7
Jul
7.5
Aug
7.3
Sep
7.3
Oct
8.0
Nov
8.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Guatemala offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.0 in March vs 7.3 in October.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →55°F75°F10%0.7mm8.0h8.6/10Best period
☀️ February →55°F77°F8%0.6mm8.4h8.8/10Best period
☀️ March →57°F81°F8%0.7mm7.9h9.0/10Best period
☀️ April →59°F82°F14%1.4mm7.9h8.9/10Best period
☀️ May →61°F79°F33%4.3mm5.9h7.9/10Best period
⛅ June →61°F75°F49%9.0mm5.2h7.4/10Best period
☀️ July →59°F75°F32%4.9mm5.9h7.7/10Best period
☀️ August →59°F75°F40%6.1mm6.2h7.5/10Best period
⛅ September →59°F75°F51%7.3mm5.3h7.3/10Best period
⛅ October →59°F73°F41%5.8mm5.7h7.3/10Best period
☀️ November →57°F72°F20%2.4mm7.1h8.0/10Best period
☀️ December →55°F73°F10%0.7mm6.7h8.3/10Best period
☀️ January
8.6/10
T°55°F / 75°F
Rain %10%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ February
8.8/10
T°55°F / 77°F
Rain %8%
Sun8.4h
Best period
☀️ March
9.0/10
T°57°F / 81°F
Rain %8%
Sun7.9h
Best period
☀️ April
8.9/10
T°59°F / 82°F
Rain %14%
Sun7.9h
Best period
☀️ May
7.9/10
T°61°F / 79°F
Rain %33%
Sun5.9h
Best period
⛅ June
7.4/10
T°61°F / 75°F
Rain %49%
Sun5.2h
Best period
☀️ July
7.7/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %32%
Sun5.9h
Best period
☀️ August
7.5/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %40%
Sun6.2h
Best period
⛅ September
7.3/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %51%
Sun5.3h
Best period
⛅ October
7.3/10
T°59°F / 73°F
Rain %41%
Sun5.7h
Best period
☀️ November
8.0/10
T°57°F / 72°F
Rain %20%
Sun7.1h
Best period
☀️ December
8.3/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %10%
Sun6.7h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (March)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
9.4 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
54°F · Dry
☔ Rain
8% · 0.7 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.9h/day
Week by week

Guatemala week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Feb 26 to Mar 4, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.1 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Jun 18 to Jun 24, mostly dry in 0 years out of 10 (4.0 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 110/1074°FJan 89/1073°FJan 159/1074°FJan 2210/1076°FJan 2910/1075°F
FebFeb 510/1076°FFeb 1210/1078°FFeb 199/1077°FFeb 2610/1079°F
MarMar 59/1079°FMar 1210/1080°FMar 199/1080°FMar 2610/1082°F
AprApr 28/1082°FApr 910/1081°FApr 169/1082°FApr 239/1082°FApr 305/1081°F
MayMay 78/1080°FMay 146/1080°FMay 215/1079°FMay 285/1077°F
JunJun 41/1076°FJun 113/1075°FJun 180/1074°FJun 257/1074°F
JulJul 25/1075°FJul 95/1074°FJul 168/1076°FJul 235/1076°FJul 303/1076°F
AugAug 66/1076°FAug 136/1076°FAug 204/1076°FAug 272/1076°F
SepSep 33/1076°FSep 101/1076°FSep 174/1075°FSep 242/1074°F
OctOct 14/1074°FOct 85/1074°FOct 153/1073°FOct 226/1073°FOct 297/1072°F
NovNov 57/1072°FNov 127/1072°FNov 199/1072°FNov 269/1073°F
DecDec 39/1073°FDec 109/1072°FDec 179/1072°FDec 2410/1074°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Guatemala

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min54°57°61°64°68°72°75°79°201620172018201920202021202220232024202578°F — decade peak (2024)+1.30°F / decade
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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 tropical stay.

Country · Guatemala

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyQuetzal guatémaltèque (Q)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 82°F
❄️Coolest monthNovember · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 51%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Tropical climate with a 9.0 → 7.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
14.63°N · 90.51°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Guatemala?
March is the best month with 81°F highs, 57°F lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of March & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Guatemala get in March?
Guatemala averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in 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 Guatemala in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 57°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Guatemala good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Guatemala scores 8.1/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Guatemala?
June is the most difficult month to visit Guatemala, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.