Guatemala City Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Guatemala City is located in the tropics, but because it’s situated on high altitude the temperatures do not vary so much. It generally has a nice average temperature between 22°C and 28°C during the day. At night it cools off to an average of 12°C to 17°C.
The rainy season starts in May and lasts till October, the dry season starts in November until April.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Guatemala City experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Guatemala City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1417 mm of rainfall per year. Guatemala City can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 279 mm of precipitation over 26 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.8 mm of rainfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Check the weather conditions for any month in Guatemala City.
The best time of year to visit Guatemala City in Guatemala
During the months of October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Guatemala City has high temperatures year round ranging between 25°C and 29°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 279 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.
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