Guatemala 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. And 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 untill April.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Guatemala remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Guatemala is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1270 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 252 mm of precipitation, recorded across 26 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 7.6 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guatemala 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
While the amount of sunshine in Guatemala varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. 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.
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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The best time of year to visit Guatemala in Guatemala
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, 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, March 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 252 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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