Our verdict
The best time to visit Guatemala City is November-May
The very hottest temperatures in Guatemala City get to around 30℃ (85℉) in the height of summer. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 11℃ (52℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Guatemala City, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around April. On average it rains the most days in May, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Guatemala City seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Guatemala City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Guatemala City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Guatemala City
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Guatemala City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Guatemala City climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Guatemala City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Guatemala City in January
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in January, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Guatemala City in February
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in March
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in April
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in May
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 285mm (11") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 266mm (10") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 150mm (6") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 214mm (8") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Guatemala City in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 269mm (11") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Guatemala City in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 254mm (10") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Guatemala City in November
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Guatemala City in December
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Guatemala City in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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