When to go · Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Clear and cool; Burning of the Devil (7 Dec) and Christmas crowds in Antigua.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- High
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Clear and cool; Burning of the Devil (7 Dec) and Christmas crowds in Antigua.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- Rio DulceHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- High
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- High
Guatemala overall: Clear and cool; Burning of the Devil (7 Dec) and Christmas crowds in Antigua.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rio Dulce, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Dec: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Dec: High
Mar: High
Prices
Dec: High
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 1
December: Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Clear and cool; Burning of the Devil (7 Dec) and Christmas crowds in Antigua.
March: Inside Rio Dulce's best window: Mar–May.
Rio Dulce: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen