Antigua Guatemala in March
Holy Week in the cobbled streets
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala.
Holy Week brings processions and the sawdust carpets laid on the streets. It falls in March or April, and in 2027 it runs March 21 to 28.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–25°C
- Dry and warming, with hazy days possible.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy in Holy Week, calmer before and after it.
- Prices
- $$$
- Hotels fill and rates rise around Holy Week.
+Semana Santa, one of Latin America's biggest.
–The busiest, priciest week of the year.
My tip for March
Book a room months ahead for Holy Week. Outside it, March is much calmer.
- Semana Santa
- Culture
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 5th for weather, 11th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in March
- Holy Week (Semana Santa)
- The processions and the sawdust carpets on the streets draw huge crowds. Hotels fill months ahead and streets are closed. The dates move with Easter.
- 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.
March or April (March 21–28 in 2027)
Best from November to April
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in March
In March Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 4 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- March is a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (5 for weather, 11 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Semana Santa, one of Latin America's biggest. The main downside: The busiest, priciest week of the year.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in March?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 4 mm of rain or snow. Dry and warming, with hazy days possible. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in March?
- Crowds are high. Very busy in Holy Week, calmer before and after it. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Hotels fill and rates rise around Holy Week. 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 (March ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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