Guatemala City
Decide whether to visit or live in Guatemala City, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
AI-assisted, evidence-constrained research · how this page is made
Would you visit or live in Guatemala City?
Choose your plan and circumstances. The result changes immediately using today's advisory, weather, air-quality, and sourced local signals.
Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Guatemala City month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guatemala City 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 |
Would you visit or live in Guatemala City?
Contribute your perspective to the aggregated global community ledger.
Interactive geography
See Guatemala City in context
Keep the deeper context
Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.
01 · OverviewGuatemala City, in brief
Guatemala City is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.
02 · HistoryHow Guatemala City took shape
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
03 · VisitVisiting Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
08 · QuestionsQuestions about Guatemala City
This section is being expanded from verified sources. Current facts, weather, mapping, and official links remain available while editorial review continues.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala City
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Guatemala City located and what are its coordinates?
Guatemala City is situated in Guatemala at geographic coordinates 14.6407, -90.5133 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a recorded population of approximately 994,938 and observes the America/Guatemala time zone (GTQ).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Guatemala City?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Guatemala City include es-GT, and the circulating currency is GTQ.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Guatemala City?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Guatemala City, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.