SeasonMapSemuc Champey weather in March
Guatemala
March in Semuc Champey: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Semuc Champey · #766 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Semuc Champey climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Rainfall | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Semuc Champey in March
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.
BusySemana Santa crowds, school holidays in 2 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).
Best weatherSemuc Champey's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Semuc Champey in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Semana Santa crowds
29 Mar – 5 AprEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyHoly Week is one of the two high seasons the park authority names, and it is a Guatemalan one: families from Coban and the capital, every pool full, the shuttle road from Lanquin nose to tail. Come the week either side. 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- March in Semuc Champey: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Semuc Champey on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in March?
- In March, Semuc Champey averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 113.9 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Semuc Champey in March?
- Semuc Champey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in March.
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Similar destinations in Central America — March
Within 300 km: Antigua Guatemala's Lenten processions around 15 Feb – 27 Mar, and Lake Atitlán's Semana Santa at Santiago Atitlan on 29 Mar – 5 Apr.