AI-generatedGuatemala City at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 1,678 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,508 m
Climate in Guatemala City
Guatemala City has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while November is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Guatemala City is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:5317:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:21 · evening 17:14–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:56–18:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Guatemala City in October?
In October, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 226 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min05:53 – 17:42
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Guatemala
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Guatemala City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Guatemala City, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Guatemala City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Guatemala City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Guatemala City has about 21 rainy days with 226 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Guatemala City
How breezy and how cloudy Guatemala City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Guatemala City typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Guatemala City: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guatemala City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in May (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 24° | 13° | 7.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 25° | 13° | 7.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 26° | 14° | 7.1 h | 6 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 26° | 15° | 6.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| MayMay | 57 | 25° | 16° | 5.2 h | 23 | 219 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 24° | 16° | 4.6 h | 26 | 334 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 24° | 15° | 5.8 h | 19 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 24° | 15° | 5.6 h | 22 | 218 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 23° | 15° | 4.6 h | 27 | 329 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 23° | 15° | 4.7 h | 21 | 226 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 23° | 14° | 5.9 h | 8 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 3 | 12 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.64° N, 90.51° W · 1,508 m · America/Guatemala
Best time to visit Guatemala City
The best time to visit Guatemala City is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is June with 334 mm.
Guatemala City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guatemala City in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Guatemala City in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Guatemala City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Guatemala City in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Guatemala City for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Guatemala City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Guatemala City: score 94 against 56. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 94better |
| Day high | 23° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 226 mm | 5 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Guatemala City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January24° · 7 h
In January, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in January94February25° · 7 h
In February, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in February89March26° · 7 h
In March, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in March74April26° · 7 h
In April, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in April57May25° · 5 h
In May, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 219 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in May55June24° · 5 h
In June, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 334 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in June59July24° · 6 h
In July, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in July59August24° · 6 h
In August, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 218 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in August55September23° · 5 h
In September, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 329 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in September56October23° · 5 h
In October, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 226 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in October82November23° · 6 h
In November, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City in November93December24° · 7 h
In December, Guatemala City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Guatemala City.
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Guatemala City vs. Antigua Guatemala
In October the holiday weather in Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala is about equally good (score 56 vs. 56). During the day it is about as warm in Antigua Guatemala as in Guatemala City.
| in October | Guatemala City | Antigua Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Guatemala in October: the best places
In October, Guatemala City ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Guatemala CityThis page23°56
- 2Antigua Guatemala23°56
Planning a trip to Guatemala City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Guatemala City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Guatemala City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 56).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Guatemala City
When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?
The best time to visit Guatemala City is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Guatemala City?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. November is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Guatemala City?
Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is June with 334 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guatemala City get?
Guatemala City gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.2 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City uses the time zone America/Guatemala, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Guatemala City?
A nonstop flight from London to Guatemala City takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 59, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 94.
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