Guatemala Weather in October

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

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San José Pinula Guatemala

Planning a journey to Guatemala, Guatemala this October 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 October

Guatemala, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. October in Guatemala generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in San José Pinula.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guatemala, Guatemala, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala with an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in San José Pinula with 212 mm (8.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take San José Pinula as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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 October

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 (October)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (October)

San José Pinula

In October San José Pinula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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October
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September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
180 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
22 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
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Guatemala

In October Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
180 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
22 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José Pinula 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Guatemala 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)

Guatemala weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Guatemala, Guatemala brings unpleasant weather. In San José Pinula, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San José Pinula peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in October, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. San José Pinula records an average of 212 mm (8.3 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Guatemala, Guatemala.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Guatemala, Guatemala due to the typically unpleasant weather in San José Pinula.

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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