Monthly climate guide

Guatemala City weather in March

Expect hot weather in Guatemala City in March: afternoons reach about 31°C (87°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (61°F). Around 14 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 15°C apart.
Only one month is warmer in Guatemala City than March.
Rain is well below Guatemala City's usual level (around 87% less).
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Guatemala City.

Avg high

31°C

87°F

Avg low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

14 mm

very dry

Humidity

63%

relative

Sky

38%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Guatemala City
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	27°C / 81°F	14°C / 58°F	5 mm	72%	34%
February	29°C / 84°F	15°C / 59°F	6 mm	68%	35%
March	31°C / 87°F	16°C / 61°F	14 mm	63%	38%
April	31°C / 88°F	18°C / 64°F	44 mm	67%	51%
May	28°C / 83°F	19°C / 65°F	172 mm	77%	75%
June	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 65°F	216 mm	83%	81%
July	26°C / 80°F	18°C / 64°F	147 mm	82%	70%
August	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F	228 mm	84%	74%
September	25°C / 77°F	18°C / 64°F	216 mm	87%	82%
October	25°C / 77°F	17°C / 63°F	208 mm	87%	73%
November	25°C / 78°F	16°C / 60°F	48 mm	83%	49%
December	26°C / 78°F	15°C / 58°F	9 mm	79%	35%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is March a good time to visit Guatemala City?

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Other Guatemala cities in March

Panajachel

31° / 18°C · 22 mm

Quetzaltenango

23° / 10°C · 24 mm

Flores

33° / 20°C · 42 mm

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Guatemala City in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Guatemala City?

March is a reasonable time for Guatemala City: highs around 31°C and about 14 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Guatemala City in March?

Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Guatemala City in March?

Guatemala City typically gets around 14 mm of rain in March — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Guatemala City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.