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City Trips Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, January, December

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

17°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Guatemala City?

The best time to visit Guatemala City for a city trip is February, January, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Guatemala City

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°28
February
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°21
March
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°31
April
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°50
May
77Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°195
June
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
20°350
July
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°226
August
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°245
September
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°340
October
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
18°231
November
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°86
December
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°50

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Guatemala City

When is the best time to visit Guatemala City for city trips?

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The best time to visit Guatemala City for city trips is typically in February, January, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Guatemala City?

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Rainy season typically: May–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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