Antigua Guatemala

Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

Local time20:55 Sunrise05:54 Sunset17:43 Elevation1,582 m

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Weather

When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 27° April

Coldest month 11° January

Wettest month 356mm June

Rain per year 1,799mm

Rainy days per year 100

Sunshine hours per year 1,465

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Alamedaicta Na weather station, 12 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sunshine hours	Daylight
January	23.6 °C	11.2 °C	69 mm	0.6	44	11.4 h
February	24.9 °C	11.3 °C	60 mm	0.5	66	11.7 h
March	26.0 °C	11.8 °C	95 mm	1.4	118	12.1 h
April	26.7 °C	12.9 °C	188 mm	3.2	162	12.5 h
May	26.0 °C	14.1 °C	348 mm	11.2	184	12.8 h
June	24.9 °C	14.4 °C	356 mm	17.3	193	13.0 h
July	24.8 °C	14.1 °C	294 mm	14.1	207	12.9 h
August	24.6 °C	14.0 °C	148 mm	14.9	186	12.6 h
September	24.6 °C	14.2 °C	86 mm	18.3	139	12.2 h
October	24.0 °C	13.7 °C	62 mm	13.1	90	11.8 h
November	23.3 °C	12.5 °C	41 mm	3.8	42	11.5 h
December	23.4 °C	11.7 °C	52 mm	1.4	34	11.3 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day24 °C Night14 °C Rain62 mm

October in Antigua Guatemala: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Maya textilesClothing and cloth are woven by region, plus blankets, which are among the cheapest buys. Look for stalls that sell original cloth, not only made-up items.

WhereCrafts market

No reliable price data

Sources: lamourartisans.com
Jade jewelryGuatemala is Maya jade country. Serpentine and other stones are sold as jade, so buy at specialist shops.

WhereSpecialist jade shops

No reliable price data

Sources: duendebymadamzozo.com
Wooden masks and carvingsWooden masks are part of traditional Guatemalan dances. They are sold in crafts markets.

WhereCrafts market

No reliable price data

Sources: iexplore.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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