When to go · Guatemala City
Guatemala City in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, heaviest Jun and Sep).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 22
- Crowds
- Low
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Low
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, heaviest Jun and Sep).
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- Guatemala CityHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 22 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- Low
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Low
Guatemala overall: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guatemala City, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 22
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, heaviest Jun and Sep).
January: Inside Guatemala City's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).
Guatemala City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast