Caribbean Coast, Guatemala: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Caribbean Coast, Guatemala? If you're planning to go to Caribbean Coast, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Caribbean Coast, Guatemala

Based on the climate and weather in Caribbean Coast, the best time to go is April. See below for details.

Important essentials for Caribbean Coast, Guatemala

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Caribbean Coast, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Caribbean Coast, Guatemala by month

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January

January for Caribbean Coast is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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February

February here is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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March

If you go to Caribbean Coast in March, you will notice that it is hot and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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April

If you are traveling to Caribbean Coast in April, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you vacation in Caribbean Coast during May, you will probably find that it is consistently hot, somewhat stormy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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June

If you visit Caribbean Coast during June, you may find that it can be very hot, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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July

July in Caribbean Coast can be very hot, very rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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August

In August, Caribbean Coast is consistently hot, very rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Caribbean Coast, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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September

If you visit Caribbean Coast during September, you will probably see that it can be very hot, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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October

If you visit Caribbean Coast during October, you may find that it is pretty consistently hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

In November, Caribbean Coast is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Caribbean Coast, with several of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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December

If you are traveling to Caribbean Coast in December, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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