Guatemala Weather in March

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

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San José Pinula Guatemala

Planning a journey to Guatemala, Guatemala this March 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 March

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in San José Pinula.

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

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm (0.8 in) in San José Pinula.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San José Pinula sees close to 245 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly27°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 March

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).

Popular Destinations in Guatemala

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Guatemala, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Guatemala (March)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (March)

San José Pinula

In March San José Pinula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
245 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Guatemala

In March Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
245 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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In our records: Guatemala March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Guatemala in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest March day in Guatemala reached 44°C (111°F) in Chiquimula on March 24, 2024.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José Pinula 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Guatemala 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Guatemala weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Guatemala, Guatemala generally has excellent weather conditions. San José Pinula sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

In San José Pinula, the average daytime high in March is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Guatemala, Guatemala. San José Pinula averages only about 21 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Guatemala, Guatemala. Typically, the climate in San José Pinula is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide excellent weather in San José Pinula. In contrast, June and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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