When is the best time to visit Guatemala?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Antigua Guatemala: February & January; Flores: February; Guatemala City: February & January; Lake Atitlán: February & January; Semuc Champey: February & April; Temple IV (Tikal): February.

Which month is best overall in Guatemala?

Averaged across our 7 destinations in Guatemala, the strongest months are February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Guatemala travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Guatemala: Weather by Month

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About Guatemala

Guatemala is a Central American country of volcanoes, highland Maya villages and tropical lowlands on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides. The colonial city of Antigua, Lake Atitlán ringed by volcanoes, and the great Maya site of Tikal in the northern rainforest are its signature places. November to April is the driest stretch for ruins and highland walking, while May to October rains leave mornings clear and afternoons wet.

Did you know?

Guatemala was the heart of the Maya civilisation, and Tikal's pyramids still rise above the jungle.
Lake Atitlán fills a volcanic caldera and is ringed by Maya villages.
Antigua Guatemala, the colonial capital, and its surrounding coffee farms form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Weather

Guatemala: weather by month

Warmest month: May (27°C). Wettest: September (273 mm). Best overall score: February (9.3/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	21°C	71 mm	18	7.9/10
February	22°C	36 mm	21	9.3/10
March	25°C	74 mm	26	7.4/10
April	26°C	59 mm	26	7.4/10
May	27°C	125 mm	25	5.6/10
June	25°C	252 mm	21	4.9/10
July	24°C	214 mm	22	5.4/10
August	24°C	241 mm	22	5.2/10
September	24°C	273 mm	20	4.9/10
October	23°C	212 mm	16	5.2/10
November	22°C	175 mm	14	5.6/10
December	21°C	82 mm	14	7.2/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 4.9/10 in September to 9.3/10 in February; the safest picks are February, January, March.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 22°C and 36 mm of rain in February, with roughly 21 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in February. For better value, March scores 7.4/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Guatemala

Guatemala. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Guatemala?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Antigua Guatemala: February & January; Flores: February; Guatemala City: February & January; Lake Atitlán: February & January; Semuc Champey: February & April; Temple IV (Tikal): February.
Which month is best overall in Guatemala?: Averaged across our 7 destinations in Guatemala, the strongest months are February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Guatemala does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 7 destinations in Guatemala: Antigua Guatemala, Flores, Guatemala City, Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey, Temple IV (Tikal), Tikal.
How are the Guatemala travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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