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Guatemala
Which Season to Choose?

Guatemala, volcanoes and Maya cities — Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal ruins deep in the jungle.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.63°N 90.51°W
MarchBest month
81°FOptimal temperature
15%Rainy days

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

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.

Guatemala weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January55°F75°F24%0.0in10.9h8.2/10
☀️ February55°F77°F16%0.0in11.2h8.6/10
☀️ March57°F81°F15%0.0in11.7h9.0/10
🌤️ April59°F82°F31%0.1in12.0h8.6/10
⛅ May61°F79°F64%0.2in11.4h7.4/10
🌧️ June61°F75°F80%0.4in9.9h7.0/10
🌦️ July59°F75°F60%0.2in11.6h7.3/10
🌧️ August59°F75°F72%0.2in11.3h7.1/10
🌧️ September59°F75°F84%0.3in10.8h7.0/10
🌧️ October59°F73°F73%0.2in10.8h7.1/10
🌤️ November57°F72°F40%0.1in10.9h7.5/10
🌤️ December55°F73°F23%0.0in10.8h8.1/10
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.

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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Detailed weather by month

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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