Guatemala weather in October
Planning a getaway to Guatemala this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Guatemala in October?
Guatemala has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Quetzaltenango at 22°C to very warm in Tikal at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Tikal and 14°C in Quetzaltenango.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tikal with an average of 147 mm to heavy rainfall in Retalhuleu with 445 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Antigua Guatemala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guatemala in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Guatemala climate page.
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Average weather in Antigua Guatemala
In October Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Panajachel
In October Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C 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 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Quetzaltenango
In October Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Guatemala?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Antigua Guatemala, October may not be the ideal time to visit Guatemala.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, the weather in June and September tend to be poor.
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