Antigua Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala)

Being rather high up, the climate in Antigua is one of the cooler ones in Guatemala, about on par with Guatemala City. Although warm year-round (and often hot) during the day, it is generally always comfortable at night-time owing to the altitude. Most tourists visit sometime between November and February, in the dry season.

The dry season has the best weather and the coolest nights, with night-time temperatures dropping right off in January in particular. March and April is the hottest time, while the wet season hits between May and November. Fortunately, though, Antigua experiences much less rainfall than lower areas of Guatemala, especially along the coast.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Antigua has seasonal weather, as with the rest of Guatemala, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry season is in the wintertime and goes from November to February, while the wet season takes off mid-May to mid-October. It never rains in Antigua as much as it does on the coast, though. Temperatures average around 20°C / 68°F and you can bet on warm days and cool nights.

The best thing about the climate here is that you can visit at any time, even during the wet season - it rarely rains all day, with afternoon showers being the norm. August and September usually have the most rain. March and April are probably best avoided on the heat side, however, and you may also get caught out at night if you are staying in the mountainous areas, particularly during the dry season, so bring a sweater when visiting at this time of the year.

Antigua Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	24°C / 75°F	13°C / 55°F
February	25°C / 77°F	14°C / 57°F
March	27°C / 81°F	15°C / 59°F
April	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 61°F
May	29°C / 84°F	17°C / 63°F
June	26°C / 79°F	17°C / 63°F
July	26°C / 79°F	17°C / 63°F
August	25°C / 77°F	17°C / 63°F
September	24°C / 75°F	16°C / 61°F
October	24°C / 75°F	15°C / 59°F
November	23°C / 73°F	14°C / 57°F
December	23°C / 73°F	14°C / 57°F