Guatemala
Plan a visit or move to Guatemala with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Guatemala month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guatemala are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and June the wettest (about 270 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4 | 12.5 | 23 | 10.7 |
| February | 25.0 | 12.8 | 17 | 11.1 |
| March | 26.8 | 14.1 | 22 | 11.5 |
| April | 27.5 | 15.2 | 42 | 11.5 |
| May | 26.5 | 16.1 | 134 | 10.7 |
| June | 23.8 | 15.7 | 270 | 9.4 |
| July | 24.1 | 15.1 | 149 | 11.0 |
| August | 24.5 | 15.3 | 190 | 10.8 |
| September | 24.0 | 15.4 | 220 | 10.2 |
| October | 23.0 | 15.0 | 180 | 9.9 |
| November | 22.3 | 14.0 | 73 | 10.3 |
| December | 22.7 | 13.0 | 23 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewGuatemala, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Guatemala took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Guatemala
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Guatemala
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Guatemala
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06 · TravelTravelling through Guatemala
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Guatemala
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Guatemala
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, and the total national population is estimated at 17,247,807.
02 · Q&AWhere is Guatemala located and what is its total area?
Guatemala is located in North America, spanning an area of approximately 108,890 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Guatemala?
The official currency is Quetzal (GTQ) and the recognized languages include es-GT.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Guatemala?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Guatemala include Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Mixco, Cobán, Quetzaltenango.
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