Climate Insights for Guatemala City

Guatemala

Hottest
April
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
June
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Guatemala City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 639 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Guatemala City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Guatemala City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 25.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Guatemala City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°MarMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 15°AprMax: 32°Average: 23°Min: 17°MayMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°JunMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°AugMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°F
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Guatemala City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Guatemala City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 89°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 18mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmJunPrecipitation: 183mmJulPrecipitation: 56mmAugPrecipitation: 65mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmOctPrecipitation: 91mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 6mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inJunPrecipitation: 7.2inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Guatemala City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 639 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 179 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Guatemala City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 7 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Guatemala City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Guatemala City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°67°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr23°74°F
May24°75°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Guatemala City is during January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Guatemala City is during January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guatemala City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guatemala City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in