Best Time to Visit El Progreso, El Progreso, Guatemala
El Progreso is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit El Progreso for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in April, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 235 mm / 9.3 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Progreso, El Progreso, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. El Progreso's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.2°C77.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Progreso?
The best time to visit El Progreso for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Progreso's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in El Progreso?
The rainy season at El Progreso, El Progreso runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 91 mm / 3.6 in. The wettest single month is September (235 mm / 9.3 in).
What is the driest month in El Progreso?
The driest month in El Progreso is January, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting El Progreso?
The least comfortable months for travel to El Progreso — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 235 mm / 9.3 in in September, and the coldest month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
Is El Progreso climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our El Progreso figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guatemala figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects El Progreso specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.