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Alta Verapaz Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in December.

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Planning a journey to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alta Verapaz in December

Alta Verapaz, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. December in Alta Verapaz generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Cobán to 26°C (79°F) in Guatemala City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Guatemala City and 15°C (59°F) in Cobán.

For a closer look at conditions across Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Guatemala City with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Cobán with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Antigua Guatemala sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Alta Verapaz by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alta Verapaz - and find the best time to visit. (based on Antigua Guatemala)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alta Verapaz in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alta Verapaz.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alta Verapaz

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Alta Verapaz (December)

Precipitation variation in Alta Verapaz (December)

Antigua Guatemala

In December Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
210 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Guatemala City

In December Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
210 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Cobán

In December Cobán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
very good
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Lanquín

In December Lanquín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Santa Cruz Verapaz

In December Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alta Verapaz, in Guatemala.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alta Verapaz in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Antigua Guatemala 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Cobán 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Guatemala City 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Lanquín 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Santa Cruz Verapaz 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Alta Verapaz weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in December?

In December, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala generally has excellent weather conditions. Antigua Guatemala sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in December?

In Antigua Guatemala, the average daytime high in December is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Alta Verapaz, Guatemala get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala during December, with Antigua Guatemala averaging close to 14 mm (0.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Typically, the climate in Antigua Guatemala is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, the weather in June and September tend to be less favorable.

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