Antigua Guatemala Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Antigua Guatemala remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in March to 13°C (55°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Antigua Guatemala is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1616 mm (64 in). Antigua Guatemala can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 309 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Antigua Guatemala Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala.

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