SeasonMapSemuc Champey weather in December
Guatemala
December in Semuc Champey: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Semuc Champey · #700 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Semuc Champey in December
Notes from nearby Antigua Guatemala (139 km away)
Semuc Champey doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about Antigua Guatemala, close enough to share the season.
Antigua's forum calls December pleasant and essentially rain-free, low 70s°F by day dropping to the upper 50s at night, with the rainy season having ended on November 1st. Regulars flag the city's 5,000-foot elevation as the reason for its spring-like year-round climate, and recommend a proper jacket and layers over jeans for the genuinely cool evenings.
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Semuc Champey climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Rainfall | 158 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Semuc Champey 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.
BusyDecember high season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Semuc Champey'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).
Fair weatherSemuc Champey's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Semuc Champey in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
December high season
15 Dec – 15 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe other peak the park authority names runs from December into January, when the rain has eased and Guatemalans and backpackers arrive together. Lanquin's beds are limited and go first. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Semuc Champey — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Semuc Champey?
Semuc Champey in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- December in Semuc Champey: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Semuc Champey on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in December?
- In December, Semuc Champey averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 19.2°C, with about 157.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Semuc Champey in December?
- Semuc Champey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
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Similar destinations in Central America — 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.