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Outdoor activities Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

21°C – 25°C

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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.

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Climate Heatmap

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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Where to go in Guatemala?

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Destinations for Outdoor activities in Guatemala

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Acatenango

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Lake Atitlan

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Semuc Champey

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Tikal

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Guatemala

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Guatemala

When is the best time to visit Guatemala for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Guatemala for outdoor activities is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Guatemala?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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Plan your hiking trip to Guatemala

Now you know the best time to visit Guatemala for hiking — here are the essential next steps to plan your trip.

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Where to stay

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