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When is the best time to visit Guatemala?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Guatemala depends on your preferences.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Best time for Semuc Champey
Best time for Semuc Champey
Best time for Semuc Champey
Best time for Semuc Champey
Students from US
Students from US
Best time for Semuc Champey
Cold weather in highlands
Best time for Semuc Champey
Activity
Volcano Trekking
Climbing
Volcano Trekking
Climbing
Volcano Trekking
Climbing
Volcano Trekking
Climbing
Wildlife
Whale Season
Whale Season
Whale Season
Quetzal Bird
Whale Season
Quetzal Bird
Whale Season
Quetzal Bird
Quetzal Bird
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Nesting
Whale Season
Events
Rabinal Achí
Desfile de Bufos
Semana Santa
Fiesta de Cubulco
Rabin Ajau
Garifuna Day
Quema del Diablo
High Season

Prices go up considerably, to visit Guatemala this season it is necessary to make reservations months ago. The weather is warm and welcoming, tourists often visit archaeological ruins during these months.

Shoulder Season

Hurricanes could be register. The climatic conditions are very varied, there are light rains, but also clear days ideal for excursions.

Low Season

The prices go down. Tourism is rare. In high areas the temperatures decrease. The rain is generally limited to the showers in the afternoon and most of the rest of the day, the weather is warm and pleasant.

Your trip to Guatemala

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Your travel to Guatemala has about 269% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
269%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

How is the weather & Climate in Guatemala?

Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

27°

30°

33°

34°

33°

32°

32°

32°

33°

30°

29°

27°

Night
temperature

17°

18°

18°

20°

22°

21°

21°

22°

22°

21°

20°

18°

Days of
rain

17

13

9

10

16

20

18

26

24

19

13

20

Hours
sun

7h

9h

9h

9h

8h

7h

8h

8h

8h

8h

6h

7h

Water
temperature

26°

27°

28°

28°

30°

29°

30°

30°

30°

29°

27°

27°

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

23°

25°

27°

28°

29°

27°

26°

26°

26°

25°

23°

22°

Night
temperature

12°

12°

14°

15°

16°

16°

16°

16°

16°

16°

14°

13°

Days of
rain

4

2

3

5

15

23

21

21

22

18

7

4

Hours
sun

5h

5h

5h

4h

3h

1h

2h

1h

2h

2h

3h

5h

Water
temperature

28°

28°

29°

30°

30°

30°

30°

30°

30°

29°

30°

29°

About Guatemala