Antigua Guatemala in February
Dry season, Lent starts
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is one of the best months to visit Antigua Guatemala.
February is dry and bright, and the Lent processions start through the old streets on Sundays.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–23°C
- Dry and sunny, with cool nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Steady visitor numbers, busier when Lent processions run on Sundays.
- Prices
- $$
- Moderate to high rates.
+Dry, sunny days.
–Busy on procession weekends.
My tip for February
Ash Wednesday is February 10 in 2027. Check the Sunday procession routes, as streets close.
- Volcano views
- Processions
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 1st for weather, 9th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in February
- 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.
Best from November to April
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in February
In February Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 3 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- February is one of the best months to visit Antigua Guatemala. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (1 for weather, 9 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Dry, sunny days. The main downside: Busy on procession weekends.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in February?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 3 mm of rain or snow. Dry and sunny, with cool nights. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Steady visitor numbers, busier when Lent processions run on Sundays. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Moderate to high rates. 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 (February ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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Dry, sunny days.
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