Central America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50–74°F | 8h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Crisp, sunny highland days and cool nights - the eternal-spring dry season shines. |
| February | 51–77°F | 9h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Dry, bright and mild in the highlands; hot and perfect for Tikal's jungle ruins. |
| March | 54–79°F | 8h | Minimal (10mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and dusty - great volcano hiking before Semana Santa fills Antigua. |
| April | 56–81°F | 8h | Low (30mm) | Peak | Peak-season warmth and the spectacular Semana Santa carpets and processions. |
| May | 58–80°F | 6h | High (140mm) | Shoulder | Green season stirs - lush hills, warm afternoons and the first thunderstorms. |
| June | 58–78°F | 5h | Very High (255mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest month: emerald highlands, dramatic downpours and quiet, cheap streets. |
| July | 58–77°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Shoulder | The canicula dry spell opens sunny gaps in the green season - a sweet spot. |
| August | 58–78°F | 6h | High (200mm) | Shoulder | Warm, green and lively with sunny mornings and reliable afternoon storms. |
| September | 58–77°F | 5h | Very High (245mm) | Off-Peak | Rainy, verdant and hushed - the greenest, most affordable time in the highlands. |
| October | 56–76°F | 6h | High (145mm) | Off-Peak | Rains taper amid lush hills, though tropical systems can trigger highland landslides. |
| November | 53–74°F | 7h | Low (35mm) | Shoulder | Dry season returns with clear skies and the giant kites of Day of the Dead. |
| December | 51–74°F | 8h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Cool, sunny and festive - Christmas processions and burning-of-the-devil bonfires. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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