Guatemala weather in October
What is the weather like in Guatemala in October?
The weather conditions in Guatemala in October vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During October in Guatemala, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Huehuetenango with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Sipacate with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (71°F) in Sipacate and 12°C (54°F) in Huehuetenango.
Precipitation in October varies from heavy in Tikal with an average of 243mm (9.6 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Sipacate with 491mm (19 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 180 hours of sunshine in Antigua Guatemala during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Guatemala, check out the map below.
Where to go in Guatemala in October
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Popular destinations in Guatemala
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Guatemala?
Average weather in Antigua Guatemala
In October Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Guatemala City
In October Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Panajachel
In October Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Flores
In October Flores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Quetzaltenango
In October Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Guatemala?
In our opinion October is not the best time to visit Guatemala with commonly poor weather in Antigua Guatemala.
On average the best time to visit Guatemala is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Antigua Guatemala.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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