Tikal weather in December (Peten, Guatemala)

What can you expect from the weather in Tikal during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Tikal generally has high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Tikal in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tikal climate page with graphs.

 

Tikal, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Guatemala in December

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tikal in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tikal.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.