Winter (December to February)
Mild weather with highs around 24° and lows near 13°, a few showers (5 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
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Climate · 10-year averages
When to visit Guatemala?
Best time to visit Guatemala: from November to April. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine, based on ten years of weather data.
Best time to go
From November to April
Hottest month
April · 27°
Coldest month
January · 12°
Wettest month
June · 215 mm
Climate month by month
Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.
- JanuaryIdéal
23° / 12°
- Rain
- 20 mm · 7 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73%
- FebruaryIdéal
25° / 13°
- Rain
- 13 mm · 4 d
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h/day
- Humidity
- 70%
- MarchIdéal
26° / 14°
- Rain
- 21 mm · 5 d
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h/day
- Humidity
- 68%
- AprilIdéal
27° / 15°
- Rain
- 35 mm · 8 d
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h/day
- Humidity
- 68%
- MayMitigé
26° / 16°
- Rain
- 132 mm · 19 d
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 77%
- JuneÀ éviter
24° / 16°
- Rain
- 215 mm · 22 d
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h/day
- Humidity
- 85%
- JulyCorrect
24° / 15°
- Rain
- 126 mm · 17 d
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h/day
- Humidity
- 80%
- AugustMitigé
25° / 15°
- Rain
- 169 mm · 20 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 81%
- SeptemberÀ éviter
24° / 15°
- Rain
- 209 mm · 24 d
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 86%
- OctoberMitigé
23° / 15°
- Rain
- 177 mm · 20 d
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 86%
- NovemberIdéal
22° / 14°
- Rain
- 65 mm · 11 d
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 82%
- DecemberIdéal
23° / 13°
- Rain
- 16 mm · 5 d
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 77%
2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.
Our take, season by season
Spring (March to May)
Pleasant warmth with highs around 27° and lows near 15°, regular rain (11 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
Summer (June to August)
Pleasant warmth with highs around 24° and lows near 15°, very frequent rain (20 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.
Fall (September to November)
Mild weather with highs around 23° and lows near 15°, very frequent rain (18 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
- The best time to visit Guatemala is from November to April, with highs between 22° and 27° and few rainy days.
- What is the hottest month in Guatemala?
- April is the hottest month, with an average high of 27 °C.
- What is the coldest month in Guatemala?
- January is the coldest month, with an average low of 12 °C.
- When does it rain the most in Guatemala?
- June is the wettest month (215 mm, about 22 rainy days). The driest is February (13 mm).
- When should you avoid Guatemala?
- The least favorable months are in Juneandin September: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.
More practical info: Guatemala
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Public holidaysEvery public holiday of the year, plus the next one coming up.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Guatemala?