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When to visit Guatemala?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–81°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 55°F | 75°F | 24% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 55°F | 77°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 57°F | 81°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 82°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 61°F | 79°F | 64% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 61°F | 75°F | 80% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 72% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 59°F | 75°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 59°F | 73°F | 73% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 57°F | 72°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.0in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 71% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 66% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°F, 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°F.
June is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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