Best time to visit Guatemala
The best time to visit Guatemala is December to February, when its 5 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — May is the weakest month, at 66/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 5 Guatemala destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Guatemala climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 26.4°C | 18 mm | Guatemala City 97 |
| February | 88 | 28°C | 17 mm | Guatemala City 96 |
| March | 82 | 29.5°C | 33 mm | Guatemala City 94 |
| April | 72 | 30.9°C | 74 mm | Guatemala City 91 |
| May | 66 | 29.7°C | 188 mm | Guatemala City 87 |
| June | 67 | 28°C | 229 mm | Guatemala City 86 |
| July | 75 | 28.3°C | 119 mm | Guatemala City 92 |
| August | 71 | 28.4°C | 161 mm | Guatemala City 90 |
| September | 67 | 27.4°C | 233 mm | Guatemala City 87 |
| October | 72 | 26.6°C | 186 mm | Guatemala City 88 |
| November | 81 | 25.5°C | 88 mm | Guatemala City 91 |
| December | 88 | 25.6°C | 29 mm | Guatemala City 97 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Guatemala destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 5 destinations in Guatemala
Guatemala — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
- December to February. Across Guatemala's 5 destinations, January averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.4°C and 18 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Guatemala?
- May, averaging 66/100 — mean highs of 29.7°C and 188 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Guatemala?
- April, with mean daily highs of 30.9°C averaged across 5 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Guatemala?
- September, averaging 233 mm of rain.