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 during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Guatemala City's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average low temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F), is the coldest in the year.
• Mixco - December »
  On the first day of December in Mixco sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:31. December has the shortest days of the year in Mixco, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Villa Nueva - December »
  With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Villa Nueva, Guatemala. With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Villa Nueva, Guatemala.
• Quetzaltenango - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Quetzaltenango is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. In Quetzaltenango, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.
• Escuintla - December »
  
• San Juan Sacatepéquez - December »
  With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. On the first day of December in San Juan Sacatepéquez sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:31.
• Villa Canales - December »
  On the first day of December in Villa Canales sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:31. On the first day of December in Villa Canales, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:31.
• Chinautla - December »
  December is the month when Chinautla, Guatemala, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low of 13.7°C (56.7°F). The month with the shortest days in Chinautla is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Chimaltenango - December »
  With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chimaltenango. In December, in Chimaltenango, the rain falls for 7.5 days.
• Amatitlán - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Amatitlán, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. In Amatitlán, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
• Puerto Barrios - December »
  In Puerto Barrios, during December, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Puerto Barrios, during December, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.
• Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. In Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.