Antigua Guatemala in December
Dry, festive and busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala.
December is dry and festive, with the burning of the devil on December 7 and Christmas processions through the old center.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–22°C
- Dry and sunny by day, with cold nights near 11°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy through Christmas and New Year.
- Prices
- $$$
- High rates around Christmas and New Year.
+Clear skies and a festive mood.
–Higher prices and bigger crowds.
My tip for December
Book rooms early for Christmas week. The first week of December is calmer.
- Festive season
- Volcano views
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 3rd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in December
- Acatenango hike
- It is an overnight hike with a camp at around 3,600 m, facing the active Fuego volcano. Nights are very cold, often below freezing. Tours can be cancelled when it rains or when Fuego is very active.
- Christmas and New Year
- Dry, festive and busy. Book rooms early.
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in December
In December Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 5 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- December is a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (3 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Clear skies and a festive mood. The main downside: Higher prices and bigger crowds.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in December?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 5 mm of rain or snow. Dry and sunny by day, with cold nights near 11°C. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in December?
- Crowds are high. Busy through Christmas and New Year. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). High rates around Christmas and New Year. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (December ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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Clear skies and a festive mood.
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