Guatemala City, Guatemala

🇬🇹 Guatemala City, Guatemala



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100 USD = 763.77 GTQ
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Safety: High degree of caution

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Precipitation24%47%59%50%28%32%66%
Humidity68%71%72%71%69%68%63%
Wind25 km/h24 km/h23 km/h31 km/h31 km/h32 km/h10 km/h

Best time to visit Guatemala

The best time to visit Guatemala City is from November to April, when conditions are generally mild and dry, particularly from January to February and December. May to October is less favourable, with frequent afternoon rain and hurricane risk, while September and October also bring intense rain, flooding and landslides.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours7Dry Days24

January is mild and dry, around 13-24°C, with comfortable conditions for city walks and highland outings.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours10Dry Days20

February is mild and dry, around 13-25°C, suited to exploring museums, plazas and historic districts on foot.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)15Sun Hours10Dry Days22

March is warm and generally dry, around 14-26°C. Holy Week celebrations may fill the city with processions and public events.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)75Sun Hours12Dry Days15

April is warm and usually dry, around 15-27°C, with favourable conditions for city sightseeing and highland excursions.

MayOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)206Sun Hours10Dry Days8

May is warm, around 16-27°C, with sunny mornings and short afternoon downpours. Hurricane risk can bring disruptive rain, flooding and landslides.

JuneOKTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)263Sun Hours8Dry Days5

June is mild to warm, around 16-25°C, with frequent afternoon showers. Hurricane risk can disrupt outdoor plans and cause local flooding or landslides.

JulyOKTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)143Sun Hours10Dry Days10

July is mild to warm, around 15-25°C, with bright mornings and afternoon rain. Hurricane risk may interrupt outdoor itineraries.

AugustOKTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)194Sun Hours10Dry Days9

August is mild to warm, around 15-25°C, with afternoon showers and hurricane risk. National festivities may add seasonal activity in the city.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)238Sun Hours8Dry Days3

September is mild, around 15-24°C, with intense rain, flooding and landslides during peak hurricane season. National festivities may take place.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)211Sun Hours8Dry Days9

October is mild, around 15-24°C, with intense rain, flooding and landslides during peak hurricane season. Outdoor plans can face frequent disruption.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)34Sun Hours8Dry Days18

November is mild, around 14-24°C, with generally dry conditions and occasional showers. Hurricane risk remains during the month's seasonal transition.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)5Sun Hours7Dry Days24

December is mild and dry, around 13-24°C, with comfortable conditions for city sightseeing and highland excursions. Festive activity increases from mid-month.

Sources: audleytravel.com, en.wikivoyage.org

Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

Cost: From 65 USD · 4.9 (601 reviews)

This is the best activity you can do in the afternoon in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz ¨ Antigua’s famous lookout point known as ¨The Cross¨. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, we hop

Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV

Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV

Cost: From 57 USD · Duration: 4 hours · 5.0 (600 reviews)

We have brought fun and excitement and mixed it in with the beauty and cultural experiences the lake has to offer. We depart from our office in Panajachel and head over to the colorful village of Santa Catarina Palopo. In this village we are able to see and learn about local weavings, blankets, nahuales and other goods made and sold by the locals.

Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua

Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua

Cost: From 89.8 USD · 5.0 (583 reviews)

Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the tr

Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

Cost: From 35 USD · Duration: 6 hours · 4.5 (558 reviews)

Hike one of Central America's most active and accessible volcanoes on this unforgettable adventure just an hour from Antigua. Pacaya offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, including solidified lava flows and steaming vents (no flowing lava is visible), but you’ll feel the heat beneath your feet. What truly sets this tour apart is the chance to experi

Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!

Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!

Cost: From 69 USD · Duration: 2 hours · 4.9 (456 reviews)

You will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade. You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands. You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture. An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss! We await for you.

Antigua ATV Coffee Tour

Antigua ATV Coffee Tour

Cost: From 53 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 4.9 (432 reviews)

During this tour we visit a local coffee plantation located in the nearby city of Jocotenango. From the office you will follow a local guide on the ATV’s for about a 15 minute ride to the coffee plantation “La Azotea” located in city of Jocotenango. Once at La Azotea, you will receive a bilingual tour of the plantation where you are able to learn a

Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure

Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure

Cost: From 69 USD · 4.9 (419 reviews)

Discover the best of Antigua on this ATV tour! We start at the famous Cerro de la Cruz, offering incredible views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Then, we head to El Hato, where we park our ATVs and hop on a 4x4 truck that takes us up to Hobbitenango, a magical eco-park inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After enjoying the views and activiti

Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour

Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour

Cost: From 119 USD · Duration: 48 hours · 4.7 (400 reviews)

Acatenango Overnight Hike Climb one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Central America with spectacular views to the active Fuego volcano from our amazing campsite! Here at OX we pay special attention to the details so that you can relax knowing that every part of your tour is being taking care of. From the moment you book to the moment you leave o

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua

Cost: From 38.97 USD · Duration: 2 hours · 4.8 (396 reviews)

Learn how to make your own chocolate on a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseo in Antigua. This is a hands-on activity, starting from the cocoa tree to the finished product passing by every step of the whole chocolate-making process. You will also discover the history of cocoa and the reasons why Guatemala is so important in the history of chocolate.

Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)

Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)

Cost: From 98 USD · Duration: 6 hours · 5.0 (376 reviews)

Premium tour visiting the best spots to photograph the monuments. Guaranteed departure, we operate only with 1 guest with no extre charge. Extensive tour, Sunrise and Archaeological (two in one) with enough time and flexibility, excellent for photographers. Hassle free entry fees, those are not included because price varies according to nationality

Brief

  • Guatemala’s Independence Day is on September 15. Parades, concerts and civic events can cause temporary road closures and heavy traffic in central areas, so allow extra time for airport transfers and city travel.
  • Try local dishes such as pepián, kak'ik, tamales, rellenitos de plátano and atol de elote. Guatemala is also known for high-quality coffee and chocolate.
  • Guatemala City traffic is often slow, particularly between the airport, Zone 10, Zone 1 and Mixco. Use reputable taxis or app-based rides and avoid planning tight connections.
  • New or seasonal flight schedules are changing in late 2026. Air Canada is scheduled to begin weekly Toronto-Guatemala City service on December 1 (travelmarketreport.com).

Safety and health

  • Dengue is endemic, with additional mosquito-borne risks including Zika, Chagas disease and leishmaniasis. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers the skin and choose accommodation with screens or air conditioning (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org).
  • Malaria risk is concentrated in rural areas below 1,500 metres and is not generally considered a risk in Guatemala City. Seek medical advice before visiting lower-altitude rural areas, especially in other parts of the country (wikivoyage.org).
  • After heavy rain, avoid floodwater, mud and contaminated soil, and cover cuts or burns. The CDC identifies melioidosis as a risk through contact with contaminated water or soil (cdc.gov).
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged one year or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States, and vaccination is not routinely recommended for Guatemala itself (cdc.gov).
  • Drink purified or bottled water rather than untreated tap water, particularly for visitors with sensitive digestion (wikivoyage.org).
  • Volcán de Fuego remains a hazard for excursions outside the capital. Authorities have warned that rainfall can trigger lahars and mudflows even when eruptive activity decreases; follow evacuation orders and avoid restricted areas (apnews.com).

Recent News

  • Volcán de Fuego activity and lahar risk: An eruption in early August prompted the evacuation of about 1,700 people from at least 18 communities. Activity later decreased, but authorities continued warning that heavy rain could generate dangerous lahars and mudslides. This is primarily a risk for communities and excursions near the volcano, rather than central Guatemala City (apnews.com | dw.com).
  • Possible renewed taxi protests and blockades: Taxi drivers’ fuel-price protests included a July blockade and an August 3 caravan to Congress. No new action had been scheduled in the latest available update, but organisers warned that further caravans or blockades could follow, potentially disrupting routes between Mixco and Guatemala City. Check live traffic and local announcements before travelling by road (livinginguatemala.com).
  • Miraflores temple open house: The newly completed Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple opened for public tours in late August ahead of its planned dedication in the autumn. Visitor interest and associated events may increase activity around the Miraflores area (deseret.com | churchofjesuschrist.org).