SeasonMapGuatemala in December
December is one of Guatemala's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 7 destinations average 85/100, led by Guatemala City at 96 — 24°C and 1 rainy day — while Flores is warmer at 32°C and scores 77.
#3 of 12 months for Guatemala · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Guatemala in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala City | City | 24°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 96 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Antigua Guatemala | City | 26°C | 14 mm · 4 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Panajachel | City | 24°C | 24 mm · 5 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | Trekking hub | 24°C | 24 mm · 5 days | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Tikal | National park | 30°C | 50 mm · 12 days | 78 tier B | Yes |
| 6 | Flores | City | 32°C | 53 mm · 10 days | 77 tier B | Yes |
| 7 | Semuc Champey | National park | 29°C | 162 mm · 18 days | 71 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Guatemala in December
- Quema del Diablo · Antigua Guatemala and 1 more place · 7 Dec
- Christmas and New Year · Antigua Guatemala and 1 more place · 16 Dec – 1 Jan
- Santo Tomas at Chichicastenango · Lake Atitlán · 13–21 Dec
Peak crowds at 3 of Guatemala's 3 well-known places this month.