Best time to visit Guatemala's Caribbean coast
The best time to visit Guatemala's Caribbean coast is usually January, February and December, when a typical day grades B, B- and C+. August and September are the weakest (C- and D). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and July and heaviest in September and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Guatemala's Caribbean coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 79°F | 81°F | 71% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| February | B- | 80°F | 81°F | 61% | High | Busy | Very low |
| March | C+ | 83°F | 84°F | 62% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| April | C | 85°F | 85°F | 64% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| May | C | 88°F | 88°F | 62% | High | Moderate | Very low |
| June | C- | 86°F | 88°F | 88% | High | Moderate | Very low |
| July | C | 85°F | 87°F | 96% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| August | C- | 85°F | 88°F | 95% | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | D | 86°F | 88°F | 94% | Very high | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | C- | 84°F | 86°F | 87% | Very high | Quiet | Low |
| November | C+ | 81°F | 83°F | 80% | High | Moderate | Very low |
| December | C+ | 79°F | 81°F | 78% | High | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 4 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Guatemala's Caribbean coast
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Livingston Resort Hotel Jan BSatCSunCMonCTueCWedC
- Beya Suites Jan BSatCSunCMonCTueCWedC+
- Villa Caribe Jan B-SatDSunDMonDTueDWedD+
- Livingston Beach Resorts Jan B-SatD-SunFMonD-TueD-WedD
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Guatemala's Caribbean coast?
- The best time to visit Guatemala's Caribbean coast is usually January, February and December, when a typical day grades B, B- and C+. August and September are the weakest (C- and D). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and July and heaviest in September and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Guatemala's Caribbean coast?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in April, September and October and lightest in January and July. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Guatemala's Caribbean coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and April (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Guatemala's Caribbean coast?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Guatemala's Caribbean coast?
- The sea is warmest in June and September (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).