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Best time to visit Antigua Guatemala: month by month
Short answer
November to April is the dry season and the best time, with highs of about 23–26°C, cool nights of 12–14°C and few rain days, ideal for volcano views. Semana Santa (March or April) brings famous processions but packed hotels. May to October is the rainy season, with 25–28 rain days a month, mostly as afternoon showers.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | 12°C | 5 | high |
| Feb | 25°C | 12°C | 4 | high |
| Mar | 26°C | 13°C | 7 | very high |
| Apr | 26°C | 14°C | 16 | very high |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 25 | medium |
| Jun | 23°C | 15°C | 27 | medium |
| Jul | 24°C | 15°C | 25 | medium |
| Aug | 24°C | 15°C | 26 | medium |
| Sep | 24°C | 15°C | 28 | low |
| Oct | 23°C | 15°C | 26 | low |
| Nov | 23°C | 14°C | 13 | medium |
| Dec | 24°C | 13°C | 3 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Dry season start (Nov–Dec)
Highs of about 23–24°C and lows of 13–14°C, with rain days dropping from about 13 to 3; coffee harvest begins.
Dry season peak (Jan–Apr)
Highs of about 24–26°C and lows of 12–14°C, with 4–7 rain days until March; April turns wetter with about 16. Clear volcano views and Semana Santa.
Rainy season (May–Jul)
Highs of about 23–25°C and lows of 15°C, with 25–27 rain days a month; green landscapes and afternoon showers.
Late rains (Aug–Oct)
Highs of about 23–24°C and lows of 15°C, with 26–28 rain days a month; the wettest stretch, quiet and cheaper.
Events worth planning around
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions and sawdust carpets — March or April
- Lenten processions — Sundays during Lent
- Giant kite festival in nearby Sumpango — 1 November
- Quema del Diablo (Burning of the Devil) — 7 December
When to avoid
Avoid Semana Santa unless you book months ahead and enjoy crowds. September and October are the wettest months.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
November to April, the dry season, with highs of about 23–26°C and clear volcano views.
When is Semana Santa in Antigua?
Holy Week before Easter, in March or April. Book hotels months ahead.
Is the rainy season a bad time to visit Antigua?
Not necessarily. Rain often falls in the afternoon, and prices are lower, though volcano views are less reliable.