Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Guatemala in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 23 cities listed in Guatemala range from 18.7°C in Totonicapán to 29.2°C in Retalhuleu. Monthly rainfall ranges from 4.4 mm in Jutiapa to 243 mm in Puerto Barrios.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in Guatemala
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Nueva | 25.2°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 12 | 2.8 |
| Cobán | 20.2°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 167 | 18.1 |
| Quetzaltenango | 18.9°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 42 | 11.7 |
| Jalapa | 23.4°C13.9°C | 13.9°C | 11 | 2.6 |
| Escuintla | 29.1°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 27 | 7.3 |
| Villa Canales | 25.4°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 12 | 2.8 |
| Jutiapa | 27.4°C16.8°C | 16.8°C | 4.4 | 1.2 |
| Chichicastenango | 20.0°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 13 | 3.4 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 21.8°C11.2°C | 11.2°C | 13 | 2.8 |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 28.4°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 17 | 4.5 |
| Chiquimula | 25.0°C18.5°C | 18.5°C | 16 | 4.5 |
| Coatepeque | 27.0°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 71 | 19.4 |
| Totonicapán | 18.7°C10.8°C | 10.8°C | 17 | 3.7 |
| Puerto Barrios | 25.8°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 243 | 22.0 |
| Chimaltenango | 22.0°C12.5°C | 12.5°C | 13 | 2.8 |
| Malacatán | 27.4°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 42 | 13.6 |
| Retalhuleu | 29.2°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 27 | 6.0 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 23.7°C13.2°C | 13.2°C | 12 | 2.8 |
| San José Pinula | 21.8°C11.4°C | 11.4°C | 12 | 2.8 |
| Huehuetenango | 20.7°C10.1°C | 10.1°C | 15 | 2.7 |
| Santa Cruz del Quiché | 19.9°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 17 | 3.7 |
| Mazatenango | 28.2°C19.5°C | 19.5°C | 41 | 9.9 |
| Panzos | 25.8°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 141 | 18.0 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.