December weather forecast
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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The iconic buildings of the cathedral in Guatemala City, Guatemala
The iconic buildings of the cathedral in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Weather in December

Guatemala City ushers in the dry season in December, with barely any rainfall of 7mm (0.28"), marking a notable difference from November. The meteorological parameters indicating the change from the wet season to the dry one, including a reduction in temperature and lower humidity levels, become more pronounced. Days of sunshine increase but the number of daylight hours drops to the lowest level of the year. December is marked by refreshing mornings and pleasant afternoons, followed by cooler nights typical of the dry season weather.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 23.9°C (75°F) and 13.7°C (56.7°F) respectively, December is Guatemala City's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Guatemala City, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Guatemala City, Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 1275mm (50.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:43 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 9 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and a low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F), is the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.9°C (75°F) and 13.7°C (56.7°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Guatemala City?

The average day length in December is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Guatemala City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:43 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Guatemala City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Guatemala City?

In Guatemala City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average temperature in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.2°C).

Average humidity in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average humidity in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84.5%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73.2%).

Average rainfall in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average rainfall in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (271.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average UV index in December
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average UV index in December - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in December: 9

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).

Guatemala City, Guatemala

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