Major FAQ-Guatemala

	About Guatemala volunteer program (In General)
	Applying for the Guatemala volunteer program?
	Airport and Arrival Information
	Room and Food
	Visa
	Health and safety
	Vaccination
	Money Matter
	Field Support and supervision
	Communication
	Climate of Guatemala
	Materials to Bring
	Gift for Host Family and Project

Climate in Guatemala

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Guatemala has a lovely climate year-round. The rainy season generally occurs from May to November. Variations in climate are usually due to escalating altitudes but warm temperatures can usually be found throughout the country. Northern Guatemala features a hot, tropical climate with the majority of the rainfall occurring between May and September.

Both the coastal and northeast regions are hot with the drier period occurring from November to April, with average temperatures of 68°F (20°C). Guatemala City and Antigua (designated as the highlands) both have a pleasant climate with less rainfall (as compared to the coastal regions); experiencing coder temperatures in the evenings.