When to go to Antigua Guatemala?
Three volcanoes frame the rooftops, and the yellow Santa Catalina arch frames the best-known view of them. Baroque façades in ochre and rose line the cobbles, while the Mercado Central and San Felipe fill with woven textiles, maize and coffee grown a few valleys away. Climb Acatenango and the day ends with Fuego glowing across the gap.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Antigua Guatemala, aim for January to May, December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Antigua Guatemala
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 | 9 | 18 | 80 |
| February | 11.2 | 9 | 18 | 82 |
| March | 11.5 | 23 | 20 | 81 |
| April | 11.2 | 52 | 20 | 77 |
| May | 10.5 | 121 | 20 | 67 |
| June | 8.2 | 399 | 19 | 35 |
| July | 10.6 | 174 | 19 | 61 |
| August | 10.3 | 191 | 19 | 59 |
| September | 9.6 | 259 | 19 | 51 |
| October | 9.7 | 215 | 18 | 55 |
| November | 9.6 | 93 | 18 | 65 |
| December | 10.2 | 9 | 18 | 76 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Antigua Guatemala, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is December (about 9 mm). Temperatures peak in May (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,552 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Antigua Guatemala?
- Historic centre (UNESCO)
- Santa Catalina Arch
- Acatenango climb (view of Fuego volcano)
- Mercado Central and San Felipe
Practical info
- Country: Guatemala
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