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Guatemala City in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Guatemala City in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Guatemala City in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Guatemala City in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +75°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 81 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Guatemala City;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guatemala City has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Guatemala City in October

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

The temperature in October is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +70°F.

Is Guatemala City warm or cold in October?

Guatemala City is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.

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

October is one of the coolest months in Guatemala City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Guatemala City in October

Guatemala City weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+75°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+48°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
123 mm81 mm23 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%76%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
31019
Rainy days
21178
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 123 mm to 81 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 0 to 1.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Guatemala City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 116 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Guatemala City, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Guatemala City?

This is the weather in Guatemala City in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+81°F
2 October
☁️
+81°F
3 October
☁️
+81°F
4 October
☁️
+83°F
5 October
☁️
+82°F
6 October
☁️
+81°F
7 October
🌧️
+83°F
8 October
🌧️
+79°F
9 October
☁️
+81°F
10 October
🌧️
+78°F
11 October
☁️
+81°F
12 October
☁️
+79°F
13 October
☁️
+81°F
14 October
🌧️
+78°F
15 October
☁️
+79°F
16 October
🌧️
+72°F
17 October
☁️
+68°F
18 October
☁️
+76°F
19 October
☁️
+77°F
20 October
☁️
+76°F
21 October
☁️
+75°F
22 October
☁️
+80°F
23 October
☁️
+80°F
24 October
☁️
+81°F
25 October
☁️
+79°F
26 October
☁️
+81°F
27 October
🌧️
+77°F
28 October
☁️
+75°F
29 October
🌧️
+76°F
30 October
☁️
+77°F
31 October
☁️
+69°F
In October 2023 Guatemala City had 0 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Guatemala City?

It’s always a good time to visit Guatemala City, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Guatemala City in October?

October 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 October?

Guatemala City is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Guatemala City in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guatemala City in October, 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, 2023.

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.