Weather and Climate The climate of Guatemala is generally uniform, although temperatures vary considerably according to elevation. Between about 915 and 2,440 metres (about 3,000 and 8,005 feet) above sea level, where most of the population is concentrated, the days are warm and the nights cool; temperatures average about 20°C (about 68°F). The low-lying coastal regions are more tropical, with an average annual temperature of about 28°C (about 82°F).
A long rainy season occurs between May and October, with a corresponding dry season from November to April. Annual rainfall in the north averages 1,525 to 2,540 millimetres (60 to 100 inches). Guatemala City, in the southern highlands, receives about 1,320 millimetres (about 52 inches) annually.
The climate of Guatemala is generally uniform, although temperatures vary considerably according to elevation. Between about 915 and 2,440 metres (about 3,000 and 8,005 feet) above sea level, where most of the population is concentrated, the days are warm and the nights cool; temperatures average about 20°C (about 68°F). The low-lying coastal regions are more tropical, with an average annual temperature of about 28°C (about 82°F).
A long rainy season occurs between May and October, with a corresponding dry season from November to April. Annual rainfall in the north averages 1,525 to 2,540 millimetres (60 to 100 inches). Guatemala City, in the southern highlands, receives about 1,320 millimetres (about 52 inches) annually.