Santa Elena in September averages 34°C (93°F) during the day and 24°C (75°F) at night. This is the wettest month of the year.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Guatemala in September →
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).
Get ready for hot weather in September! Lightweight, breathable fabrics are your best friend during this month. Cotton and linen shirts, shorts, sundresses, and sandals will keep you comfortable. Light colors help reflect the heat, avoid wearing black. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Flores
34°C (93°F) Rio Dulce Town32°C (90°F) Lívingston32°C (90°F) Cobán27°C (81°F) Guatemala City27°C (81°F) Antigua Guatemala25°C (77°F) Quetzaltenango22°C (72°F) Panajachel23°C (73°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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