Guatemala City
Capital of Guatemala
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala and has a population of about 995,000 in 2025. Visitors come to explore cultural landmarks including the National Palace and Museo Popol Vuh.
What to see
The city features historical and cultural points of interest. Visitors can tour the National Palace and examine artifacts at Museo Popol Vuh.
When to go
January through March offer daily highs between 24 °C and 27 °C with low rainfall of 3 mm to 8 mm across 2 to 4 rainy days. Rainfall increases significantly from May through October, peaking in June with 243 mm of rain over 27 rainy days and daily temperatures ranging from highs of 25 °C to lows of 16 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport, located 7 km from Guatemala City.
Top sights in Guatemala City
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 243 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 122 | 243 | 197 | 173 | 226 | 124 | 30 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Guatemala City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología