Tikal Temple IV
Tikal Temple IV is a Mesoamerican pyramid featuring Maya architecture. It was built in the year 741 and is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in Guatemala on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when the weather is warmest with highs between 29 °C and 32 °C and the least amount of rain. The wettest period occurs from June to October, with September having the most rainfall at about 234 mm and about 25 rainy days.
To reach the site, you can fly to Mundo Maya International Airport in San Benito, which is 43 km away. The site is 302 km from Guatemala City. Visitors can combine a trip to the temple with a visit to the nearby Tikal, located about 0.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 234 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 47 | 42 | 52 | 128 | 203 | 168 | 169 | 234 | 201 | 120 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
