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Guatemala Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The climate in Guatemala remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average 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 average around 13°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Guatemala?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does Guatemala have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Guatemala?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Guatemala?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Guatemala?
    June tops the wettest month list with 252 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Guatemala?
    January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Guatemala?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Guatemala

    Thu   Nov 21
    22°C | 16°C
    N 40 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    22°C | 14°C
    N 32 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    22°C | 14°C
    N 25 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain