Antigua Guatemala in November
Best overall: dry, green, calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is the best month to visit Antigua Guatemala.
The rains stop, the hills are still green, and prices haven't peaked yet. The giant kites of All Saints' Day on November 1 are held in villages near Antigua.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–23°C
- Nearly dry, with warm days and cooler nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate. Visitors build toward December.
- Prices
- $
- Still below the peak-season rates.
+Dry weather without the peak crowds.
–Cool nights start to bite.
My tip for November
This is the start of the best window for the Acatenango hike. Book it a few days ahead.
- Acatenango hike
- Giant kites
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 3rd for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in November
- 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.
- All Saints' Day kites
- Giant kites are flown in villages near Antigua, such as Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. Expect crowds and traffic.
Best from November to April
November 1
Also good in November
Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in November
In November Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 16 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
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- November is the best month to visit Antigua Guatemala. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (3 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Dry weather without the peak crowds. The main downside: Cool nights start to bite.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in November?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 16 mm of rain or snow. Nearly dry, with warm days and cooler nights. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. Visitors build toward December. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in November?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Still below the peak-season 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 (this month). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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Dry weather without the peak crowds.
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