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El Ceibo in September

Avoid month. Outside the best window (check). Across Guatemala: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
17
Crowds
Low
Guatemala overall
Prices
Low
Guatemala overall

Verdict

AvoidGuatemala month rating

Outside the best window (check). Across Guatemala: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • El CeiboHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 17 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
Low
Prices · Guatemala overall
Low

Guatemala overall: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Ceibo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Good (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 17

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (check). Across Guatemala: Wettest month in many areas; Independence Day torch runs block roads (14–15 Sep).

January: Outside the best window (check). Across Guatemala: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.

El Ceibo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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