Guatemala Weather
🇬🇹 1 city covered · North America
· subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Guatemala at a glance
Our Guatemala coverage centers on Guatemala City, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 82°F (28°C) in April and 74°F (23°C) in January, with about 169 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Guatemala City - annual average 65°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: subtropical highland
The bigger picture
Guatemala City averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1278 mm (50.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Guatemala City climate page.
Live weather across Guatemala today
Guatemala cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 65° | Apr · 82° | Jan · 54° | 169 | 10.6 | 0 |
Guatemala weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74° | 54° | 7 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 77° | 55° | 4 | 11.1 h/day |
| March | 80° | 57° | 5 | 11.5 h/day |
| April | 82° | 60° | 9 | 11.5 h/day |
| May | 80° | 61° | 19 | 10.6 h/day |
| June | 75° | 60° | 23 | 9.3 h/day |
| July | 75° | 59° | 18 | 10.9 h/day |
| August | 76° | 60° | 21 | 10.8 h/day |
| September | 75° | 60° | 24 | 10.1 h/day |
| October | 74° | 59° | 21 | 9.8 h/day |
| November | 72° | 57° | 12 | 10.2 h/day |
| December | 73° | 55° | 6 | 10.6 h/day |
Guatemala weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Guatemala?
Snow is essentially absent in the Guatemala cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Guatemala like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.
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