🇬🇹 Antigua Guatemala vs Mexico City 🇲🇽

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala vs Mexico City, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Antigua Guatemala is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Mexico City is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇹 Antigua Guatemala🇲🇽 Mexico City
Avg annual high26°C24°C
Hottest monthApril (28°C)April (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (12°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year135106
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, November, December

🇬🇹 Antigua Guatemala

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in January (12°C).

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Antigua Guatemala or Mexico City warmer?

Antigua Guatemala is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Antigua Guatemala or Mexico City?

Antigua Guatemala is rainier — Mexico City sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala vs Mexico City?

Antigua Guatemala is best around January, February, December; Mexico City is best around January, November, December.

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