Guatemala · AutumnMonth summary
Guatemala weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
73% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guatemala in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.1/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Guatemala in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Guatemala is often underrated: 23°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 October, Guatemala averages 73°F, 73% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
October vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -58%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guatemala in October
Is October a good time to visit Guatemala?
October is an acceptable time for Guatemala (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (9.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Guatemala in October?
Yes, 73% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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