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Best Time to Visit Guatemala

Americas · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & dry
Temperature18–30°C
CrowdsMedium
PricesBudget

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayGood
JunAvoid
JulAvoid
AugAvoid
SepAvoid
OctGood
NovBest
DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilNovemberDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

MayOctober

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JuneJulyAugustSeptember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

November–April: Antigua's colonial streets, Lake Atitlán and Tikal's Mayan temples in dry-season perfection.

Guatemala is great for:CultureNatureBudget

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