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Best time to visit Guatemala: month by month
Short answer
The dry season from November to April is best, with highland highs of about 23–26°C and as few as 3–7 rainy days a month. May to October brings afternoon rain (around 25–28 rainy days a month in the data) and lower prices; Semana Santa in March or April is spectacular but expensive.
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 | 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
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and dry in March and early April (about 26°C), with Semana Santa; rains start in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The rainy season: about 23–24°C highs in the highlands, with afternoon downpours and green landscapes.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are the wettest months; November dries out and the volcano views return.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dry and sunny, about 24–25°C by day, with cool nights near 12°C in Antigua; peak season around Christmas.
Events worth planning around
- Semana Santa in Antigua, with processions and flower carpets (March or April)
- Día de Todos los Santos and giant kites at Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez (1 November)
- Quema del Diablo, burning the devil (7 December)
- Independence Day (15 September)
When to avoid
Avoid September and October if you want dry weather. Avoid Semana Santa if you want cheap rooms, or book months ahead.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Guatemala?
November to April, the dry season, for clear volcano views.
Is the rainy season bad?
Mornings are often sunny and rain comes in the afternoon; prices are lower.
When is Semana Santa?
The week before Easter, in March or April; book Antigua months ahead.