Best Time to Visit Zacapa, Zacapa, Guatemala
Zacapa is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Zacapa 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 October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in December to 28.9°C / 84°F in May, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 190 mm / 7.5 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zacapa, Zacapa, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Zacapa'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 | 25.4°C77.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.8°C83.8°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zacapa?
The best time to visit Zacapa for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 28.9°C / 84°F, and the driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zacapa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Zacapa?
The rainy season at Zacapa, Zacapa runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 71 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is June (190 mm / 7.5 in).
What is the driest month in Zacapa?
The driest month in Zacapa is January, averaging about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Zacapa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Zacapa — 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 190 mm / 7.5 in in June, and the coldest month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
Is Zacapa climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Zacapa 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 Zacapa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.