October weather forecast
Guatemala

October in Guatemala represents a further progression towards the end of the rainy season. Following the slightly less wet month of September and preceding the significantly drier month of November, October witnesses a notable reduction in rainfall levels while maintaining warm temperatures.

Countrywide, temperatures during October typically fluctuate between 18°C (64.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), with some local variations due to Guatemala's diverse geography. In Guatemala City, nestled in the highlands, the average temperature in October varies from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). Despite the reduced rainfall and warm days, the highland regions continue their pattern of cooler nights.

Antigua, another city located in the highlands, experiences a similar temperature pattern in October, with an average range from 13°C (55.4°F) to 25°C (77°F). Due to its altitude, the city maintains cool nights, offering contrast to the warm, less rainy daytime conditions.

Contrarily, the coastal city of Puerto Barrios witnesses warmer conditions, with average temperatures in October ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). The city's low altitude and its proximity to the sea contribute to its consistently warmer climate.

Regarding precipitation, October sees a considerable decrease in rainfall compared to September, with national averages dropping to 120mm (4.72"). This reduction indicates the country's steady transition towards the end of the rainy season.

When compared to September, October exhibits a slight decrease in temperatures, alongside the notable reduction in rainfall. These changes mark October as a transitional month, moving away from the rainy season. As Guatemala moves into November, the drop in rainfall becomes even more pronounced, clearly signalling the approach of the dry season.

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• Guatemala City - October »
  In Guatemala City during October, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 132mm (5.2") of precipitation. In October, in Guatemala City the rain falls for 14.6 days.
• Mixco - October »
  In Mixco during October, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation. In Mixco, during October, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation.
• Villa Nueva - October »
  October, with average temperatures reaching a high of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and a low of 14.3°C (57.7°F), is the coldest month in Villa Nueva, Guatemala. October has the least sunshine of the year in Villa Nueva, Guatemala, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
• Quetzaltenango - October »
  The month of October sees the lowest average temperatures in Quetzaltenango, reaching 20.7°C (69.3°F) at the peak and 12.4°C (54.3°F) at the low. In Quetzaltenango, during October, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of precipitation.
• Escuintla - October »
  
• San Juan Sacatepéquez - October »
  The month with the least sunshine in San Juan Sacatepéquez is October, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine. October, characterized by an average high temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and a low temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F), is generally the coldest month in San Juan Sacatepéquez.
• Villa Canales - October »
  On the first day of October in Villa Canales, Guatemala, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:51. Villa Canales greets October with a high-temperature average of a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), mirroring that of September.
• Chinautla - October »
  On the last day of October, in Chinautla sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:33 CST. As October rolls in, Chinautla witnesses a return of pleasant weather tendencies with a distinct reduction in rainfall to 96mm (3.78").
• Chimaltenango - October »
  August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Chimaltenango, Guatemala, reaches its average lowest temperatures in October, measuring 22.5°C (72.5°F) at the peak and 14.3°C (57.7°F) at the lowest.
• Amatitlán - October »
  In Amatitlán, Guatemala, in October, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 254mm (10") of accumulated precipitation. In Amatitlán in October, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 254mm (10") of accumulated precipitation.
• Puerto Barrios - October »
  In Puerto Barrios, in October, the average water temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F). In Puerto Barrios, in October, the average water temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
• Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa - October »
  October proves to be the coldest month in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, recording an average maximum temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and a minimum temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F). In Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala, in October, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 213mm (8.39") of accumulated precipitation.