Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Guatemala in December
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Guatemala with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to June and August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December89mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Guatemala's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.3 hours average sun
December is below Guatemala's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December6°C average sea
December is close to Guatemala's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December65 weather score
December sits close to Guatemala's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
