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Guatemala's national averages run from 26 °C in December to 32 °C in May, with rainfall between 43 mm in February and 317 mm in June and 5.3–8.0 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 22 regions span 22–33 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Guatemala
- Area
- 108,102 km²
Best months to visit
When Guatemala shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 | 17.0 | 13.9 | 29.7 |
| February | 28.0 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 31.2 |
| March | 30.2 | 18.6 | 16.0 | 33.0 |
| April | 31.8 | 20.0 | 17.8 | 34.7 |
| May | 32.2 | 21.3 | 19.9 | 35.4 |
| June | 30.0 | 21.1 | 19.9 | 33.7 |
| July | 29.7 | 20.5 | 19.3 | 31.2 |
| August | 29.9 | 20.5 | 19.5 | 31.7 |
| September | 29.6 | 20.5 | 19.8 | 31.2 |
| October | 28.3 | 20.2 | 18.6 | 31.0 |
| November | 26.9 | 18.8 | 16.2 | 29.4 |
| December | 26.4 | 17.6 | 14.7 | 29.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 62 |
| February | 43 |
| March | 45 |
| April | 61 |
| May | 149 |
| June | 317 |
| July | 182 |
| August | 219 |
| September | 282 |
| October | 244 |
| November | 141 |
| December | 77 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.4 |
| February | 7.1 |
| March | 7.8 |
| April | 8.0 |
| May | 7.2 |
| June | 5.3 |
| July | 6.4 |
| August | 6.4 |
| September | 5.9 |
| October | 5.3 |
| November | 5.4 |
| December | 6.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2 | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| February | 6.6 | 5.4 | 8.3 |
| March | 6.8 | 5.5 | 8.2 |
| April | 6.6 | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| May | 6.0 | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| June | 5.3 | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| July | 5.9 | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| August | 5.2 | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| September | 4.6 | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| October | 4.9 | 3.7 | 6.7 |
| November | 5.6 | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| December | 5.9 | 4.5 | 7.8 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Guatemala
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Guatemala, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its best
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
22 regions
Guatemala, taken apart
- Alta Verapaz25–32 °C yr
- Baja Verapaz24–29 °C yr
- Chimaltenango23–26 °C yr
- Chiquimula25–31 °C yr
- El Progreso25–30 °C yr
- Escuintla29–31 °C yr
- Guatemala26–30 °C yr
- Huehuetenango22–26 °C yr
- Izabal26–33 °C yr
- Jalapa26–30 °C yr
- Jutiapa29–32 °C yr
- Petén29–37 °C yr
- Quetzaltenango24–26 °C yr
- Quiché22–28 °C yr
- Retalhuleu30–33 °C yr
- Sacatepéquez25–27 °C yr
- San Marcos24–26 °C yr
- Santa Rosa28–31 °C yr
- Sololá22–24 °C yr
- Suchitepéquez29–32 °C yr
- Totonicapán20–24 °C yr
- Zacapa25–33 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Guatemala
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Reconsider travel
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Parts of Guatemala carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Guatemala, in order
- JanJanuary26.6°C · 62 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 62 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 62 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.0°C · 43 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch30.2°C · 45 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 44 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 44 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.8°C · 61 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay32.2°C · 149 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 149 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 149 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune30.0°C · 317 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 317 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 317 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.7°C · 182 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 182 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 182 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.9°C · 219 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 219 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 219 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.6°C · 282 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 282 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 282 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.3°C · 244 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 244 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 244 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.9°C · 141 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 141 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 141 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember26.4°C · 77 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
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