When is the best time to go to Guatemala City

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Guatemala City, Guatemala. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Guatemala City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Guatemala City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Guatemala City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 4mm 8.5hrs 12.1hrs

January in Guatemala City is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Guatemala City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Guatemala City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 4mm 8.6hrs 12.4hrs

February in Guatemala City is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Guatemala City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in February »

March

Guatemala City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 6mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Guatemala City is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Guatemala City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Guatemala City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 23mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs

Guatemala City's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Guatemala City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Guatemala City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 120mm 7.9hrs 13.5hrs

May is a wet month in Guatemala City and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Guatemala City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Guatemala City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 236mm 6.5hrs 12.1hrs

June in Guatemala City is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Guatemala City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in June »

July

Guatemala City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 189mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs

July in Guatemala City is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Guatemala City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in July »

August

Guatemala City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 154mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Guatemala City is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Guatemala City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in August »

September

Guatemala City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 227mm 5.7hrs 13.2hrs

Guatemala City's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Guatemala City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 227mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in September »

October

Guatemala City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 125mm 6.2hrs 13.5hrs

October is a wet month in Guatemala City and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guatemala City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Guatemala City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in October »

November

Guatemala City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 21mm 7.5hrs 12.1hrs

The weather in November in Guatemala City is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Guatemala City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in November »

December

Guatemala City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 7mm 8.4hrs 12.4hrs

December in Guatemala City is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guatemala City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Guatemala City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Guatemala City with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Guatemala City weather in December »

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Guatemala City weather stats

Guatemala City weather statistics
Hottest month: May 25°C 77°F
Driest month: February 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 22.1°C 71.8°F
Wettest month: June 236mm 9.3ins
Warmest sea: May 29.9°C 85.8°F
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