July · Guatemala
Best time to visit Tikal in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tikal in July
Average temperature 26°C, 245 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 245 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Tikal scores 5.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 245 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tikal's Maya pyramids rise above the Petén rainforest, with toucans and howler monkeys around them.
July in Tikal: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
245 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tikal in July?
- In July, Tikal averages 26°C, 245 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Tikal?
- July earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tikal in July?
- Expect about 245 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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