December weather forecast
Guatemala

December in Guatemala heralds the onset of the dry season in full swing. Following the transitional month of November and preceding the equally dry month of January, December is characterized by minimal rainfall and slightly cooler temperatures.

Countrywide, temperatures during December generally fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F), though there are localized variations resulting from Guatemala's diverse geography. In Guatemala City, nestled in the highlands, the average temperature in December varies from 12°C (53.6°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). Despite the reduced rainfall and somewhat cooler days, the highland regions continue to experience cooler nights, a feature of the dry season.

Similarly, Antigua, another city in the highlands, follows a similar temperature pattern in December, with an average range from 10°C (50°F) to 22°C (71.6°F). The city's high altitude allows for cooler nights, contrasting with the dry and slightly cooler daytime conditions.

Conversely, Puerto Barrios, a coastal city, maintains warmer weather, with average temperatures in December ranging from 19°C (66.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F). The lower altitude and proximity to the sea of this city contribute to a consistently warmer climate, even during the dry season.

In terms of precipitation, December witnesses a further decrease in rainfall compared to November, with national averages dropping to 30mm (1.18"). This further reduction highlights the full onset of the dry season.

Compared to November, December sees a slight decrease in temperatures, accompanying the significant reduction in rainfall. These conditions affirm December as a clear dry season month, marking a stark contrast from the rainy season. As Guatemala moves into January, this trend continues, with dry conditions prevailing and temperatures remaining fairly stable.

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• Guatemala City - December »
  In Guatemala City, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December is the month with the lowest UV index with an average maximum UV index of 9.
• Mixco - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Mixco with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. In Mixco during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
• Villa Nueva - December »
  In Villa Nueva, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Villa Nueva, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.
• Quetzaltenango - December »
  In Quetzaltenango, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Quetzaltenango, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Escuintla - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Escuintla with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. The months with the highest UV index in Escuintla, Guatemala, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• San Juan Sacatepéquez - December »
  In San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. On the first day of December in San Juan Sacatepéquez sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:31.
• Villa Canales - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Villa Canales, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. The coldest period in Villa Canales, with an average high-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F), falls in November and December.
• Chinautla - December »
  December is the coldest month in Chinautla with the temperature often reaching an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average low of 13.7°C (56.7°F). December is Chinautla's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and lows of 13.7°C (56.7°F).
• Chimaltenango - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Chimaltenango is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Amatitlán - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Amatitlán is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. In Amatitlán, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.
• Puerto Barrios - December »
  In Puerto Barrios in December, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. In Puerto Barrios in December, the average water temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F).
• Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. The average temperature in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa drops to a comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F) during the night in the month of December.