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Guatemala City in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Guatemala City in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Guatemala City, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Guatemala City in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Guatemala City in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 7 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Guatemala City

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guatemala City has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Guatemala City in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guatemala City for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +81°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.

Is Guatemala City warm or cold in March?

Guatemala City is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in Guatemala City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Guatemala City in March

Guatemala City weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+90°F+91°F
Rainfall
2 mm7 mm19 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%64%64%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
684
Cloudy days
191816
Rainy days
359
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 7 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 64%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 8.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Guatemala City in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Guatemala City is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Guatemala City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 22 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Guatemala City wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Guatemala City?

This is the weather in Guatemala City in March 2023:
1 March
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+86°F
2 March
🌫️
+84°F
3 March
☀️
+84°F
4 March
☀️
+85°F
5 March
☁️
+83°F
6 March
☁️
+84°F
7 March
☀️
+80°F
8 March
☁️
+80°F
9 March
☁️
+81°F
10 March
☁️
+81°F
11 March
☀️
+77°F
12 March
☁️
+79°F
13 March
☁️
+79°F
14 March
🌫️
+81°F
15 March
☀️
+82°F
16 March
☀️
+83°F
17 March
☁️
+79°F
18 March
🌫️
+79°F
19 March
☁️
+76°F
20 March
☁️
+76°F
21 March
☁️
+74°F
22 March
☁️
+79°F
23 March
☁️
+79°F
24 March
☁️
+82°F
25 March
☀️
+80°F
26 March
☀️
+81°F
27 March
☁️
+83°F
28 March
☁️
+82°F
29 March
☁️
+83°F
30 March
☀️
+81°F
31 March
☀️
+83°F
In March 2023 Guatemala City had 11 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Guatemala City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Guatemala City in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+75°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1213 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guatemala City in March:

Is March a good time to visit Guatemala City?

March is a really good time to go to Guatemala City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Guatemala City.

Can you sunbathe in Guatemala City in March?

March is warm in Guatemala City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Guatemala City rainy in March?

Guatemala City is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Guatemala City in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guatemala City in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Guatemala City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guatemala City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.