Guatemala City weather in December
December in Guatemala City: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#3 of 12 months in Guatemala City · #2 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 24°C
- Nights
- 15°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 9.9 h
- Humidity
- 72%
- Daylight
- 11 h
Traveller notes on Guatemala City in December
Forum posters describe December as sitting within Guatemala's dry season, with rain, if any, described as far from the 'loads' some might expect from the wider region's reputation. Posters cite typical daytime temperatures in the low 70sF with nights dropping to the upper 50sF or occasionally into the 50s, genuinely chilly by local standards - posters are consistent that November through March can turn pretty cool in Guatemala City, Antigua and the highlands specifically. Posters flag real demand pressure around Christmas, with many Guatemalans traveling home to see family, driving up both flight prices and accommodation demand - booking hotels and travel well ahead for the final days of December is standard advice given how competitive that stretch gets.
Other months in Guatemala City
Forum posters describe June mornings in Guatemala as nearly always gorgeous, with rain typically arriving in the afternoon or evening - posters describe a reliable pattern where rain shows up predictably between roughly 4pm and 6pm rather than lasting all day. Posters consistently name June through October as the rainy season, but are direct that it seldom rains continuously, describing June specifically as still an enjoyable, manageable time to visit. Posters do flag that weather patterns have grown less predictable in recent years, with some visitors reporting an unexpectedly dry June and a genuine mix of cloudy and sunny stretches throughout the month. Posters generally rate June as workable with rain gear on hand, rather than a month that seriously disrupts travel plans.
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Guatemala City climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatemala City in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Guatemala City's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGuatemala City's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
December includes Quema del Diablo.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Guatemala City in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Volcanic activity
1 Jan – 31 DecFuego erupts more or less constantly forty kilometres west and Pacaya is closer still. A big enough ash column has shut La Aurora airport for a day at a time, and neither volcano keeps to a season. Source ↗
- Season
Dry season
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyThe rains stop dead rather than tailing off and the volcanoes on the southern skyline come back into view. It is also when the valley traps its own traffic smoke on a still morning.
- Festival
Quema del Diablo
7 DecLights & fireRiskAt six on the evening of the seventh, households burn rubbish and a papier-mâché devil outside the front door to clear the year out. The smoke sits over the valley for the rest of the night. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Guatemala City — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Guatemala City in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Guatemala City?
- December in Guatemala City: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Guatemala City on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatemala City in December?
- In December, Guatemala City averages a daily high of 23.7°C and a low of 14.7°C, with about 5.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatemala City in December?
- Guatemala City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in December.
Within 300 km: Antigua Guatemala's Quema del Diablo on 7 Dec, and Lake Atitlán's Santo Tomas at Chichicastenango on 13–21 Dec.