Guatemala Weather Forecast
Guatemala weather: 62°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Guatemala is a country in North America. Guatemala is a country in North America with its capital at Guatemala City. It has a population of about 18 million. The capital is Guatemala City.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Guatemala with partly cloudy. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 61°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 91%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Guatemala is January, February, March, April and December. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 54°F.
Nearby highlights include Lake Atitlan.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.5°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Guatemala today at 9.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,9 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Guatemala right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:22 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Guatemala
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 61° | 91% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 62° | 83% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 62° | 95% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 63° | 97% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 61° | 88% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 61° | 94% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 61° | 99% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 61° | 96% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 61° | 92% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 60° | 89% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 61° | 83% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 59° | 84% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 59° | 76% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 59° | 100% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 61° | 97% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 90% | -- | — |
Climate in Guatemala month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 55° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 78° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 82° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 82° | 59° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 84° | 62° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 61° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 78° | 60° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 60° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 61° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 59° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 73° | 58° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 74° | 56° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Guatemala
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Air quality and pollen in Guatemala
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Guatemala
Go in January, February, March, April and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by lake in Guatemala
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Explore Guatemala
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guatemala?
Guatemala is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 14.6349, -90.5069. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Guatemala right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 99% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Guatemala?
January, February, March, April and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Guatemala, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Guatemala in?
Guatemala observes America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00). The local time is 3:22 AM.
How many people live in Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population of approximately 18 million.
What are the top things to do in Guatemala?
Popular options include Lake Atitlan.
What places are in Guatemala?
Guatemala covers 1 places in this atlas, including Lake Atitlan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 3:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
