Antigua & Tikal
A colonial town under three volcanoes, then a jungle pyramid you climb before dawn while howler monkeys make the case that you shouldn’t have.
The best time to visit Antigua & Tikal is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 16:57 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
January · high 24°C · rain 17mm · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Guatemala City, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75°F | 17mm0.7in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C78°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| March | 27°C80°F | 19mm0.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C82°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C78°F | 206mm8.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| June | 24°C75°F | 317mm12.5in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| July | 24°C76°F | 218mm8.6in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 300mm11.8in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| September | 24°C76°F | 298mm11.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 23°C74°F | 245mm9.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 23°C73°F | 84mm3.3in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| December | 23°C74°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Antigua & Tikal?
The best time to visit Antigua & Tikal is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Antigua & Tikal get?
Typical daytime highs in Antigua & Tikal are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 24°C (76°F).
Is Antigua & Tikal expensive?
On the ground, Antigua & Tikal is cheap.
What sort of trip is Antigua & Tikal good for?
Antigua & Tikal is good for history and culture, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Antigua & Tikal?
The wettest month in Antigua & Tikal is June at 317mm (12.5in), the driest February at 12mm (0.5in), with a monthly average of 149mm (5.9in).
What plug do I need for Antigua & Tikal?
Antigua & Tikal uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
