Yearly weather and climate in Guatemala City, Guatemala

The yearly weather in Guatemala City runs from around 12°C in February to 28°C in April. February is the driest month at 5 rainy days; September the wettest at 27. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

The best weather is typically in Feb, Mar, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Mar, but only 9.3 hours in Jun. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Jun (321mm over 24 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Guatemala City, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 2475°1254°9Jan
  2. 2577°1254°5Feb
  3. 2781°1457°5Mar
  4. 2882°1559°11Apr
  5. 2780°1661°20May
  6. 2475°1660°24Jun
  7. 2475°1559°22Jul
  8. 2476°1559°24Aug
  9. 2476°1560°27Sep
  10. 2374°1559°24Oct
  11. 2272°1457°16Nov
  12. 2373°1355°9Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 5 days (18mm); Sep the wettest at 27 days (247mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Guatemala City
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan24°C12°C929mm
Feb25°C12°C518mm
Mar27°C14°C520mm
Apr28°C15°C1148mm
May27°C16°C20161mm
Jun24°C16°C24321mm
Jul24°C15°C22203mm
Aug24°C15°C24230mm
Sep24°C15°C27247mm
Oct23°C15°C24180mm
Nov22°C14°C16112mm
Dec23°C13°C925mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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