Guatemala weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Guatemala this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Guatemala in December?
Guatemala offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Huehuetenango at 21°C to very warm in Las Lisonas at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Las Lisonas and 9°C in Huehuetenango.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Las Lisonas with an average of 4.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Barrios with 220 mm. Meanwhile, Antigua Guatemala enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Guatemala, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guatemala's yearly weather, check out our Guatemala climate page.
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Average weather in Antigua Guatemala
In December Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Guatemala City
In December Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Panajachel
In December Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Flores
In December Flores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Quetzaltenango
In December Quetzaltenango generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Guatemala?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Guatemala. Typically, the climate in Antigua Guatemala is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Guatemala is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Antigua Guatemala. In contrast, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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