Best Time to Visit Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
Guatemala City is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Guatemala City for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 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 18°C / 64.4°F in January to 20.6°C / 69.1°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 267 mm / 10.5 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guatemala City, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Guatemala City's climate is broadly mild oceanic. 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 | 18°C64.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.7°C65.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.8°C67.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.6°C69.1°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.7°C65.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.2°C64.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?
The best time to visit Guatemala City for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 20.6°C / 69.1°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guatemala City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Guatemala City?
The rainy season at Guatemala City runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 124 mm / 4.9 in. The wettest single month is June (267 mm / 10.5 in).
What is the driest month in Guatemala City?
The driest month in Guatemala City is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18°C / 64.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Guatemala City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Guatemala City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 267 mm / 10.5 in in June, and the coldest month averages 18°C / 64.4°F.
Is Guatemala City climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.