Best Time to Visit San Marcos, San Marcos, Guatemala
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to San Marcos.
San Marcos does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 13.4°C / 56.1°F) and driest (January, 4 mm / 0.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.7°C / 51.3°F in January to 13.4°C / 56.1°F in May, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 331 mm / 13 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Marcos, San Marcos, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Marcos'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 | 10.7°C51.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | 11.2°C52.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | 10.9°C51.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
No month at San Marcos matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Marcos?
San Marcos doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~4 mm / 0.2 in) and May (warmest, 13.4°C / 56.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Guatemala's national average.
When is the rainy season in San Marcos?
The rainy season at San Marcos, San Marcos runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 210 mm / 8.3 in. The wettest single month is September (331 mm / 13 in).
What is the driest month in San Marcos?
The driest month in San Marcos is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10.7°C / 51.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Marcos?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Marcos — 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 331 mm / 13 in in September, and the coldest month averages 10.7°C / 51.3°F.
Is San Marcos climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Marcos 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 San Marcos specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.