Weather in September in Guatemala
Planning a getaway to Guatemala this September 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 September?
The weather in Guatemala in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Quetzaltenango at 22°C to very warm in Tikal at 34°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Tikal and 14°C in Quetzaltenango.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tikal with an average of 189 mm to heavy rainfall in Retalhuleu with 517 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Antigua Guatemala.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected in Antigua Guatemala. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guatemala in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Guatemala climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala
In September Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Guatemala City
In September Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Panajachel
In September Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Flores
In September Flores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Quetzaltenango
In September 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 September the best time to visit Guatemala?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Antigua Guatemala, September 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. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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