Best Time to Visit Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
Mazatenango is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mazatenango 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 25.3°C / 77.5°F in December to 27.2°C / 81°F in April, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 485 mm / 19.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mazatenango's climate is broadly tropical. 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 | 25.4°C77.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.8°C80.2°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mazatenango?
The best time to visit Mazatenango for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27.2°C / 81°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mazatenango's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mazatenango?
The rainy season at Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 254 mm / 10 in. The wettest single month is June (485 mm / 19.1 in).
What is the driest month in Mazatenango?
The driest month in Mazatenango is January, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mazatenango?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mazatenango — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 485 mm / 19.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
Is Mazatenango climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mazatenango 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 Mazatenango specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.