What’s the climate like in Guatemala?
The current climate of Guatemala features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Guatemala in recent years was 35°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in February 2016.
On average, Guatemala receives 1582 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Guatemala runs from June to November.
The climate of Guatemala is based on weather data from Antigua. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guatemala for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Guatemala?
The best time to visit Guatemala for sunny weather is January through April, July, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Guatemala. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Guatemala
The climate table of Guatemala shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 14 | 30 | 39 | 82 | 248 | 287 | 93 | 240 | 242 | 230 | 67 | 10 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in January
- Precipitation: 1582 mm per year, averaging 132 mm per month
- Driest months: 10 mm in December, 14 mm in January and 30 mm in February
- Wettest months: 287 mm in June, 248 mm in May and 242 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Guatemala
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Guatemala
This graph shows how much precipitation Guatemala gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Guatemala
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Guatemala. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Guatemala
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Guatemala. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Guatemala
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Guatemala over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Guatemala by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Guatemala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
