Best time to visit Guatemala

While Guatemala is a popular destination to visit all year round, November-May is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In summer, the daytime temperatures in central Guatemala City, Guatemala can reach a top of 30℃ (85℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 12℃ (53℉). Temperatures often differ in other areas of Guatemala though so you can find out more information about this below.

The sun stays up the longest in Guatemala in April, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Guatemala below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.