Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Guatemala?
The best time to visit Guatemala for hiking is February, January, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Guatemala, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Guatemala
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 85 |
February | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 56 |
March | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 67 |
April | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 95 |
May | 21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 215 |
June | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 388 |
July | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 379 |
August | 29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 342 |
September | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 404 |
October | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 313 |
November | 63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 161 |
December | 83Excellent 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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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Guatemala
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