February in Tikal brings very high temperatures, with highs of 32°C (90°F) and nights dropping to 20°C (68°F). It's also the driest month of the year, ideal for those who want to avoid rain.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Tikal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 22 years of weather observations in Tikal between 2004 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Guatemala in February →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in February. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in February - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Flores
32°C (90°F) Rio Dulce Town29°C (84°F) Guatemala City
28°C (82°F) Antigua Guatemala27°C (81°F) Cobán24°C (75°F) Panajachel24°C (75°F) Quetzaltenango23°C (73°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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