Guatemala City
Decide whether to visit or live in Guatemala City, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Guatemala City?
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Suitable with normal precautions
Official travel advice notes warnings regarding parts of the country, with specific Fuego volcanic activity warnings updated by the UK FCDO.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page)
- Avoid all but essential travel to parts
- Seismic activity on the Ring of Fire and Motagua Fault
- Torrential downpours and mudslide risks during the rainy season
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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 |
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People and places shaping Guatemala City
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Research updated Saturday, September 26, 2026Past and future events in Guatemala City
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Previously
- Documented history · 1773
A series of devastating earthquakes in 1773 had left the old provincial capital Antigua Guatemala in ruins.
- Documented history · 1717
This was the third earthquake the city experienced, after the 1717 earthquake and another in 1751.
- Documented history · 1776
In 1776, the seat of government was moved to the current location of Guatemala City, located in a valley less prone to earthquakes.
- Documented history · 1782
In the new capital, the central plaza became the sight of the city due to its premier landmark, the immense neo-classical Metropolitan Cathedral, which was mostly built between 1782–1815 and completed in 1871.
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01 · OverviewGuatemala City, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Guatemala City took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Guatemala City
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Guatemala City
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Guatemala City
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Guatemala City
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Guatemala City
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Guatemala City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala City
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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 monitored in regional 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.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Guatemala City?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Guatemala City include ES-GT, with GTQ used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Guatemala City?
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