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Antigua Guatemala in September

Very wet, very quiet

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is one of the weakest months in Antigua Guatemala.

September is quiet and cheap, with Independence Day celebrations on September 15.

5.5/10 overall14–23°CLow crowds$
Weather5/10
Crowds8/10
Prices$
Events5.5/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
14–23°C
Very wet, with around 220 mm of rain.
Crowds
Low
Among the quietest months.
Prices
$
Among the lowest prices of the year.

+Cheap and uncrowded.

–One of the two wettest months.

My tip for September

Keep your plans flexible. Landslides can affect roads in heavy rain.

  • Budget
  • Quiet streets

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.

See all twelve months for Antigua Guatemala

Plan around

What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in September

Rainy season

May–October

Rain usually falls in the afternoon, and mornings are often clear. June and September are the wettest.

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Months I'd choose over September

Weather

Weather in Antigua Guatemala in September

In September Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 220 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
14°C
57°F
Precipitation
220 mm

Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Antigua Guatemala in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
September is one of the weakest months in Antigua Guatemala. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Cheap and uncrowded. The main downside: One of the two wettest months.
What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in September?
Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 220 mm of rain or snow. Very wet, with around 220 mm of rain. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in September?
Crowds are low. Among the quietest months. The quietest month is June.
How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in September?
Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Among the lowest prices of the 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 (September ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.

Still going to Antigua Guatemala in September?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — one of the two wettest months.

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