Guatemala Weather in December

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

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San José Pinula Guatemala

Planning a journey to Guatemala, 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 Guatemala in December

Guatemala, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. December in Guatemala generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in San José Pinula.

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

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 15 mm (0.6 in) in San José Pinula.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. San José Pinula typically receives 210 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Guatemala by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guatemala — and find the best time to visit. (based on San José Pinula)

January26°C (79°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guatemala in December

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

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).

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Temperature range in Guatemala (December)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (December)

San José Pinula

In December San José Pinula 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 perfect 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
52 mm (2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Guatemala

In December Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
210 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José Pinula 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Guatemala 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Guatemala weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Guatemala, Guatemala generally has perfect weather conditions. San José Pinula sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Guatemala, Guatemala during December, with San José Pinula averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Guatemala, Guatemala. Typically, the climate in San José Pinula is perfect. 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 perfect weather in San José Pinula. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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