Guatemala City

Guatemala City

Guatemala Department, Guatemala

Local time08:34 Sunrise05:56 Sunset17:34 Elevation1,500 m
Photo: Rene Hernandez · CC BY-SA 2.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

15° 20° 25° 30° 60° 70° 80° 24° 15° Jan 24° 16° Feb 25° 16° Mar 25° 17° Apr 25° 17° May 24° 17° Jun 24° 17° Jul 24° 17° Aug 24° 17° Sep 24° 17° Oct 24° 16° Nov 24° 16° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

3 Jan 4 Feb 10 Mar 31 Apr 142 May 254 Jun 178 Jul 202 Aug 247 Sep 146 Oct 36 Nov 5 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 25° April
Coldest month 15° January
Wettest month 254mm June
Rain per year 1,258mm
Rainy days per year 98

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Insivumeh weather station, 6 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 23.7 °C 15.3 °C 3 mm 0.7 11.4 h
February 24.3 °C 15.6 °C 4 mm 0.8 11.7 h
March 24.8 °C 16.0 °C 10 mm 1.2 12.1 h
April 25.2 °C 16.9 °C 31 mm 3.6 12.5 h
May 24.9 °C 17.3 °C 142 mm 10.4 12.8 h
June 24.3 °C 17.2 °C 254 mm 17.5 13.0 h
July 24.3 °C 17.0 °C 178 mm 13.8 12.9 h
August 24.3 °C 17.0 °C 202 mm 15.2 12.6 h
September 24.1 °C 17.0 °C 247 mm 18.1 12.2 h
October 23.9 °C 16.8 °C 146 mm 12.1 11.8 h
November 23.7 °C 16.1 °C 36 mm 3.5 11.5 h
December 23.5 °C 15.6 °C 5 mm 0.9 11.3 h
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What to pack

What to wear in Guatemala City

Day24 °C Night17 °C Rain146 mm

October in Guatemala City: warm, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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    Accessory Folding umbrella
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen

No need for warm layer.

  • It is one of the wettest months, with 146 mm. Bring something waterproof.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Guatemala City

  • The weather is pleasant for walking around from November to April: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • 93% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
  • The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 24° to 25°.
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