Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, March, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Guatemala?
The best time to visit Guatemala for backpacking is February, March, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Guatemala due to better weather and lower costs.
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Backpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Guatemala
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 85 |
February | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 56 |
March | 96Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 67 |
April | 89Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 95 |
May | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 215 |
June | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 388 |
July | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 379 |
August | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 342 |
September | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 404 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 313 |
November | 73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 161 |
December | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 101 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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