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When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?
In general the best time to visit Guatemala City is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, August, while the coldest months are January, October, November.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in April and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Guatemala City in different months
This is the average weather in Guatemala City for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during March.
In June, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 58 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 126 mm in June.
Climate in Guatemala City
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Guatemala City for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +90°F | +91°F | +90°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +77°F | +81°F | +81°F | +79°F | +77°F | +77°F | +79°F | +77°F | +75°F | +75°F | +75°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +39°F | +39°F | +43°F | +45°F | +50°F | +52°F | +54°F | +54°F | +54°F | +48°F | +43°F | +39°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 69 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 68 | 76 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 62 | 126 | 60 | 69 | 123 | 81 | 23 | 5 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 22 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Guatemala City during the whole year:
The hottest month in Guatemala City is April with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Guatemala City looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Guatemala City is October with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Guatemala City during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 20 rainy days and 126 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guatemala City:
What is the hottest month in Guatemala City?
The hottest month in Guatemala City is April with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Guatemala City?
The coldest month in Guatemala City is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Guatemala City worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Guatemala City in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +81°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Guatemala City?
if you're looking to visit Guatemala City when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, September, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 2 mm of rain.
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.