The climate of Guatemala
The current climate in Guatemala features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Guatemala.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Guatemala receives 1582 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Guatemala runs from June to November.
The climate in Guatemala is based on weather data from Antigua. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guatemala to get the 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Guatemala
The climate table of Guatemala shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Guatemala
Yearly Temperature in Guatemala
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Guatemala. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Guatemala
Total Yearly Precipitation in Guatemala
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Guatemala
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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.