Guatemala City Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Guatemala City experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in April. In November, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in April to 13°C (55°F) in November.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Guatemala City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1417 mm (56 in) of rainfall per year. Guatemala City can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 279 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.8 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guatemala City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Guatemala City experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.2 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guatemala City.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 84%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year