When to go · Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala in October
Avoid month. Heavy rain; landslide risk.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Low
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Low
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Heavy rain; landslide risk.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Antigua GuatemalaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 16 days
Wet season season
Green valleys, fewer tourists, mornings usually still clear and walkable.
Watch: Reliable afternoon storms from about 14:00; plan outdoor time before lunch.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- Low
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Low
Guatemala overall: Heavy rain and landslides possible; hurricane remnants from both oceans.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antigua Guatemala, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 16
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Heavy rain; landslide risk.
January: Dry, sunny days, cold nights.
Antigua Guatemala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast